| MCAA News |
| Quarterly Traffic Report |
The December TSRP Newsletter, written by Bill Lemons, includes an article regarding DWI Courts. Click here to read the newsletter.
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| 2010 Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Report to the Legislature |
The 2010 MSGC Report to the Legislature is now available on the MSGC website and can be found on their homepage. Click Here
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| Source Code Assignment Order from MN Supreme Court |
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| MSBA Public Law Section Seeks Nominations for 2010 Public Attorney Awards |
The Minnesota State Bar Association - Public Law Section invites nominations for awards honoring attorneys and judges engaged in public service and in the public practice of law. Click here for more information.
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| Court of Appeals Order Regarding the Removal of a Judge |
County Attorneys may be interested in the recent Clay County case, State vs. Clifford Michael Hipps and Alan Vawn Johns, regarding removal. Click Here
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| Consolidated Implied Consent and DWI Source Code Cases |
As you know, the Minnesota Supreme Court consolidated implied consent and DWI source code cases and assigned First Judicial District Court Judge Abrams. The Supreme Court’s order is available on the MCAA website. It allows criminal DWI cases to be consolidated with agreement of the prosecutor and defendant. Judge Abrams is requiring prosecutors to use the attached form. Even if you have already sent notice to the court requesting consolidation, you will need to complete this form.
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| Draft ITV Task Force Final Report |
The ITV Task Force has submitted their final report to the Supreme Court. Click Here
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| Prosecutorial Error Papers |
Position papers and information from members on "prosecutorial error". Members should contact John Kingrey if they have pertinent information that should be posted. Click here to take you to the National Center for Prosecution Ethics. Click here for more information.
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Implied Consent Transcript Bank |
The TSRP and Attorney Generals Office have compiled a transcript bank of Implied Consent hearings. The bank is indexed to show the attorneys, expert witnesses, and issues. The transcripts are available in PDF format. Contact TSRP Bill Lemons to obtain copies of transcripts.
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| Mandate/Efficiency Suggestions and Criminal Justice Forum Initiatives |
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| National Child Protection Training Center's CenterPiece Newsletter |
This issue offers suggestions for drafting and delivering a powerful closing argument in a case of child abuse. Click Here
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| Election Legal Issues |
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| January Board Packet and Criminal Law Packet |
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| 2009 Approved Board Meeting Minutes |
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| 2009 Minnesota Prosecutors Manual |
Includes the newly updated MOC Codes and ORI's. Also includes the MSGC Practitioners Supplement, MSGC Handbook Worksheet and MSGC At-A-Glance Sheet. New this year is the BCA's 2009 Gun Permit Disqualifiers. Click Here
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