Minnesota Statutes

Minn. R. Crim. P. 22.06 (2026)

Witness Outside the State

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The attendance of a witness who is outside the state may be secured as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 634.07 (Nonresidents Required to Testify in State).

(Amended effective September 1, 2011.)

Comment - Rule 22

In addition to Rule 22.01, subd. 3, Minnesota Statutes, section 611.06, also addresses the issuance of subpoenas to unrepresented defendants and states that Rule 22.01, subd. 3 applies. The statute also requires that the issuance of subpoenas to self-represented defendants is without cost to the defendant.

Rule 22 applies only to criminal proceedings in Minnesota. It does not affect Minnesota Statutes, section 634.06, which provides a method for compelling Minnesota residents to testify in criminal cases in other states.

The addition of paragraph (c) to Rule 22.01, subd. 2 is to formalize the process as set forth in State v. Paradee, 403 N.W.2d 640 (Minn. 1987); and State v. Hummel, 483 N.W.2d 68 (Minn. 1992).