Minnesota § 631.02 - CONTINUANCES FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 631.02 — CONTINUANCES FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 631.02. CONTINUANCES FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE
A continuance may be granted by the court when a case is called for trial, or at any time during pretrial proceedings, upon motion of either the prosecution or defense. The moving party must show sufficient cause for the continuance. Affidavits in support of the motion for continuance must be filed with the court administrator. When a defendant who has given bail appears for trial, the court may at any time after the appearance order the defendant committed to the custody of the proper officer of the county, pending judgment or further order of the court.
History:
(10706) RL s 5359; 1985 c 265 art 11 s 1; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 631.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 631.02 cover?
Section 631.02 ("CONTINUANCES FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE") 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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