Minnesota § 641.04 - PRISONER COMMITMENT PAPERS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 641.04 — PRISONER COMMITMENT PAPERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 641.04. PRISONER COMMITMENT PAPERS
Every instrument, or attested copy thereof, by which a prisoner is committed or liberated, shall be endorsed, filed, and safely stored by the sheriff or jailer, and delivered to the sheriff's or jailer's successor. When the process by which any prisoner is committed is required to be returned to the court, the sheriff or jailer shall duly certify and keep a copy thereof which shall be prima facie evidence of the sheriff's or jailer's right to retain the prisoner in custody.
History:
(10850) RL s 5465; 1980 c 602 s 2; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 641.04
What does Minnesota Statutes § 641.04 cover?
Section 641.04 ("PRISONER COMMITMENT PAPERS") 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 § 641.04?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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