Minnesota § 629.20 - GUILT OR INNOCENCE NOT INQUIRED INTO
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 629.20 — GUILT OR INNOCENCE NOT INQUIRED INTO, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 629.20. GUILT OR INNOCENCE NOT INQUIRED INTO
The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which the accused is charged may not be inquired into by the governor or in any proceeding after the demand for extradition accompanied by a charge of crime in legal form, as provided, shall have been presented to the governor, except as it may be involved in identifying the person held as the person charged with the crime.
History:
(10547-30) 1939 c 240 s 20; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 629.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 629.20 cover?
Section 629.20 ("GUILT OR INNOCENCE NOT INQUIRED INTO") 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 § 629.20?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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