Minnesota Statutes 631.40 – Judgment On Conviction; Judgment Roll
Subdivision 1.Entering judgment; judgment roll.
When judgment upon a conviction is rendered, the court administrator shall enter the judgment upon the minutes, stating briefly the offense for which the conviction was had. The court administrator shall then immediately attach together and file the papers specified in clauses (1) to (5). The judgment roll consists of the papers specified in clauses (1) to (5):
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Gross misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $3,000 |
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 631.40
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- court administrator: means the court administrator of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending, and "court administrator's office" means that court administrator's office. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Minor: means an individual under the age of 18. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- 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.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Trial jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
(1) a copy of the minutes of challenge made by the defendant to the panel of the grand jury, or to an individual grand juror, and the proceedings and decisions on the challenges;
(2) the indictment or complaint and a copy of the minutes of the plea or motion to dismiss or to grant appropriate relief;
(3) a copy of the minutes of a challenge made to the panel of the trial jury or to an individual juror, and the proceedings and decision on the challenge;
(4) a copy of the minutes of the trial; and
(5) a copy of the minutes of the judgment.
Subd. 1a.Certified copy of disqualifying offense convictions sent to public safety and school districts.
When a person is convicted of committing a disqualifying offense, as defined in section 171.3215, subdivision 1, a gross misdemeanor, a fourth moving violation within the previous three years, or a violation of section 169A.20, or a similar statute or ordinance from another state, the court shall determine whether the offender is a school bus driver as defined in section 171.3215, subdivision 1, whether the offender possesses a school bus driver’s endorsement on the offender’s driver’s license and in what school districts the offender drives a school bus. If the offender is a school bus driver or possesses a school bus driver’s endorsement, the court administrator shall send a certified copy of the conviction to the Department of Public Safety and to the school districts in which the offender drives a school bus within ten days after the conviction.
Subd. 1b.Crime against minor; Head Start bus drivers.
When a person is convicted of committing a crime against a minor as defined in section 171.3215, subdivision 2a, the court shall order that the presentence investigation include information about whether the offender is a Head Start bus driver as defined in section 171.3215, subdivision 1, whether the offender possesses a passenger endorsement on the offender’s driver’s license, and for what Head Start agency the offender drives a Head Start bus. If the offender is a Head Start bus driver or possesses a Head Start bus driver’s passenger endorsement, the court administrator shall send a certified copy of the conviction to the Department of Public Safety and to the Head Start agency for which the offender drives a Head Start bus.
Subd. 2.Crime against minor; persons holding professional or occupational license.
When a person is convicted of committing a crime against a minor as defined in section 214.10, subdivision 9, the court shall order that the presentence investigation include information about any professional or occupational license held by the offender. If the offender is a licensed person under section 214.10, subdivision 9, the court administrator shall send a certified copy of the conviction to the board having jurisdiction over the offender’s license. Within 30 days of receiving notice of the conviction, the appropriate licensing board must initiate proceedings to consider revoking the offender’s license.
Subd. 3.Departments of Human Services and Health licensees.
When a person who is affiliated with a program or facility governed by the Department of Human Services or Department of Health is convicted of a disqualifying crime, the probation officer or corrections agent shall notify the commissioner of the conviction, as provided in chapter 245C.
Subd. 4.Licensed teachers.
When a person is convicted of child abuse, as defined in section 609.185, or sexual abuse under section 609.342, 609.343, 609.344, 609.345, 609.3451, subdivision 3, or 617.23, subdivision 3, the court shall determine whether the person is licensed to teach under chapter 122A. If the offender is a licensed teacher, the court administrator shall send a certified copy of the conviction to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board or the Board of School Administrators, whichever has jurisdiction over the teacher’s license, within ten days after the conviction.