Minnesota Statutes 629.61 – Arrest of Defaulter
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When a defendant has been admitted to bail after verdict or trial, and neglects to appear at the time or place at which the defendant is bound to appear and submit to the jurisdiction of the proper court, the court may have that defendant arrested as provided in rule 6.03, subdivision 1, of the Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with rules 6.02 and 6.03 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure, the court may continue the release upon the same conditions or impose different or additional conditions for the defendant’s possible release.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 629.61
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.