Minnesota § 589.19 - DENIAL OF RETURN; NEW MATTER
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 589.19 — DENIAL OF RETURN; NEW MATTER, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 589.19. DENIAL OF RETURN; NEW MATTER
At the hearing on the return of the writ, the petitioner may, on oath, deny any of the material facts alleged in the return, or allege any fact to show either that the imprisonment or detention is unlawful, or that the petitioner is entitled to discharge. The judge shall proceed, in a summary way, to hear allegations and admit relevant evidence in support or against imprisonment or detention and, at the conclusion of the hearing, dispose of the petitioner in accordance with law.
History:
(9757) RL s 4591; 1985 c 265 art 9 s 1; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Minnesota Statutes § 589.19 cover?
Section 589.19 ("DENIAL OF RETURN; NEW MATTER") 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.
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