Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 387.11 (2026)

County Jail

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The sheriff shall have the charge and custody of the county jail and receive and safely keep therein all persons lawfully committed thereto and not release any person therefrom unless discharged by due course of law.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1986–2005 · leading case: Charles Russell v. Hennepin Cnty., 420 F.3d 841 (8th Cir. 2005).
Charles Russell v. Hennepin Cnty., 420 F.3d 841 (8th Cir. 2005). · cites it 2× “See Minn. Stat. §§ 387.11 , 641.01. To this end, Russell brings claims against Sheriff McGowan in his individual and official capacities.”
Britton v. Koep, 387 N.W.2d 668 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 2× “” Minn.Stat. § 387.11 (1984) (emphasis added).”
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