Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 627 – Venue
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| § 627.01 | Place of Trial; Change of Venue |
| § 627.02 | Proceedings On Change of Venue; Costs |
| § 627.15 | Child Abuse |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 627 - Venue
- Adult: means an individual 18 years of age or older. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- 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.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.