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The Minnesota County Attorneys Association is an independent, voluntary organization of County Attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of justice in the State of Minnesota. The Association is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors elected annually by the membership.

The members of the Association are dedicated to the accomplishment of this Mission by developing consensus on legal and public policy issues of statewide significance to County Attorneys. The Mission will be implemented competently and professionally while adhering to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.




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Published On Thursday, January 21, 2010

County Attorneys may be interested in the recent Clay County case, State vs. Clifford Michael Hipps and Alan Vawn Johns, regarding removal.
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Published On Thursday, January 21, 2010

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.
 
Published On Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Minnesota as well as nationally. To advance the understanding of the multifaceted nature of this issue and the extent to which it is a concern in Minnesota, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Divison of the Department of Human Services together with the State Drug Policy Office are hosting an educational event.
 
Published On Tuesday, January 19, 2010

This issue offers suggestions for drafting and delivering a powerful closing argument in a case of child abuse.
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Published On Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The winter Edition of the MNJIS Connection is now available.
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Published On Monday, December 21, 2009

Despite being one of 19 states which experienced a drop in its prison population during the last year, new data released this month by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) shows Minnesota has endured the second largest growth of prisoners in state and federal correctional facilities across the nation this decade.
 
Published On Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The study findings confirm reports of violations of ICE standards in Minnesota jails and detention centers housing immigrants, and serious barriers to legal representation of detained immigrants.
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 Published On Monday, December 07, 2009

2009 MCAA President Janelle Kendall’s 87 County Tour Report is now posted on the MCAA’s Website. Log in to see your and your colleagues thoughts on MCAA programs and ideas for our future. And thanks for a Great Annual Meeting!
 
 Published On Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Case Law Highlights, written by Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Mike Walz, was discussed at the eight District Meetings during the months of October and November.
 
Published On Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Copies of Nancy Sabin's presentations.
 
Published On Monday, October 19, 2009

An ordinance from the town of Elysian in Le Sueur County.
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Published On Tuesday, October 13, 2009

It is time to start thinking about nominating deserving individuals for several award categories that will be presented during the 2009 MCAA Annual Meeting Banquet. Nominations will be accepted until November 19, 2009.
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Published On Friday, September 11, 2009

The Olmsted County Attorney office has recently started using JSCape, an electronic disclosure server. Attached is a PowerPoint explaining the product. For more information contact the Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem.
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Published On Friday, August 14, 2009

There have been a number of questions surrounding the legal issues associated with the use of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN. We want to provide you with the latest information on the court challenges involving the device, and a few answers to the questions we hear most often about its use.
 
Published On Thursday, July 30, 2009

This article, lauding Washington County Attorney Doug Johnson, recently appeared in the Stillwater Gazette.
 
Published On Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section has announced Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner as the 2009 recipient of the Norm Maleng Minister of Justice Award, a national award for prosecutors.
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Published On Monday, July 27, 2009

A recap of selected new laws passed during the 2009 legislative session that take effect Aug. 1, 2009.
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Published On Monday, June 01, 2009

Approximately 600 youth “age out” of foster care each year and many experience tragic outcomes due to their lack of preparation. To ameliorate these often dire consequences, Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.212, subd. 7 (d) was amended to require the court to review each item of the youth independent living plan and make findings regarding the progress towards, or accomplishment of eleven specific transition goals at the youths annual court review hearing.
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Published On Monday, June 01, 2009

Information regarding DWI Alcohol and DWI Drug Testing and temporary change to the business hours of the evidence intake area of the BCA St. Paul Laboratory.
 
Published On Monday, February 23, 2009

The Board of Directors approved a revised Violent Juvenile Offender Position Paper at their February 20, 2009 meeting.
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Published On Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The 2009 Report to the Legislature is now available on the MSGC website. The link to the report is found on the home page under "Announcements."
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Published On Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Many thanks to our 2008 Annual Meeting Sponsors: Platinum Partners Thomson-West, and Constellation, and Gold Partner Hiway Federal Credit Union.
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