The first pleading on the part of the state is the indictment, which shall contain:

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 628.10

  • 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.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

(1) the title of the action, specifying the name of the court to which the indictment is presented, and the names of the parties;

(2) a statement of the acts constituting the offense, in ordinary and concise language, without repetition.