Subdivision 1.Order.

The issues on the calendar shall be disposed of in the following order, unless, upon the application of either party, for good cause, the court directs an indictment or complaint to be tried out of its order:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 630.36

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Minor: means an individual under the age of 18. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(1) indictments or complaints for felony, where the defendant is in custody;

(2) indictments or complaints for misdemeanor, where the defendant is in custody;

(3) indictments or complaints alleging child abuse, as defined in subdivision 2, where the defendant is on bail;

(4) indictments or complaints alleging domestic abuse, as defined in subdivision 3, where the defendant is on bail;

(5) indictments or complaints for felony, where the defendant is on bail; and

(6) indictments or complaints for misdemeanor, where the defendant is on bail.

After a plea, the defendant shall be entitled to at least four days to prepare for trial, if the defendant requires it.

Subd. 2.Child abuse defined.

As used in subdivision 1, “child abuse” means an act which involves a minor victim and which constitutes a violation of section 609.221, 609.222, 609.223, 609.2231, 609.2242, 609.255, 609.321, 609.322, 609.324, 609.342, 609.343, 609.344, 609.345, 609.377, 609.378, 617.246, or 609.224 if the minor victim is a family or household member of the defendant.

Subd. 3.Domestic abuse defined.

As used in subdivision 1, “domestic abuse” has the meaning given in section 518B.01, subdivision 2.