Category Archives: CRIMINAL PRETRIAL

Criminal Pre-Trial Checklist (11-18)

Posted on December 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

ATTACHED IS A CRIMINAL PRE-TRIAL CHECKLIST THAT JUDGES CAN USE TO DISCUSS PROCEDURAL, SUBSTANTIVE AND EVIDENTIARY ISSUES WITH ATTORNEYS IN CHAMBERS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF TRIAL.

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Warrantless Arrests and Detentions: 36 & 48 Hour Rules (11-12)

Posted on June 21, 2011 | 1 comment

This Update Is Designed As A “Quick Judicial Reference Guide” On When And Under What Circumstances The 36-Hour And 48-Hour Rules Apply Following The Warrantless Arrest And Continued Detention Of An Adult Suspect.

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Grand Jury Proceedings: Everything a Judge Needs to Know – Almost (11-09)

Posted on May 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Unless You Came From The Criminal Division Of A County Attorneys Office, Most Judges Have Little Or No Prior Grand Jury Experience. At Some Point During Your Judicial Career You Will Be Asked To Orientate And Supervise A Grand Jury Proceeding. This Update Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know – Almost.

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CRIMINAL VOIR DIRE QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE COURT (11-04)

Posted on February 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

THE MN SUPREME COURT TASK FORCE ON JURY SELECTION HAS RECOMMENDED THAT JUDGES BE MORE PROACTIVE IN ASKING INITIAL QUESTIONS TO THE JURY PANEL DURING JURY SELECTION. THIS UPDATE CONTAINS A SAMPLE VERBATIM SCRIPT, INCLUDING A LIST OF JUDICIAL VOIR DIRE QUESTIONS, THAT NEW JUDGES CAN FOLLOW WHEN COMMENCING THE JURY SELECTION PROCESS.

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TELEPHONIC SEARCH WARRANTS – 7 STEPS (10-20)

Posted on November 8, 2010 | Leave a comment

Question: Although It Doesn’t Occur Often, What Happens If You Receive A Phone Call At 3 a.m. From Law Enforcement Asking You To Approve A Telephonic Search Warrant? What Standard Do You Apply And What 7 Procedural Steps Must Be Followed For A Telephonic Search Warrant To Be Lawful?

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