Minnesota § 588.08 - RETURN OF WARRANT; PENALTY FOR FAILURE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 588.08 — RETURN OF WARRANT; PENALTY FOR FAILURE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 588.08. RETURN OF WARRANT; PENALTY FOR FAILURE
The officer shall return the warrant and the recognizance, if any, received from the person so arrested, by the return day specified therein. If the person fails to make the return, a warrant of arrest, not bailable, may be issued against the person, specifying therein the cause of issuing it. The officer to whom the last-mentioned warrant is delivered shall execute it by arresting the person proceeded against, bringing the person personally before the court or officer, and detaining the person in custody until otherwise ordered.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 588.08
What does Minnesota Statutes § 588.08 cover?
Section 588.08 ("RETURN OF WARRANT; PENALTY FOR FAILURE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 588.08?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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