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Minn. Stat. § 480.16 (2026)

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The chief justice shall consider all recommendations of the court administrator for the assignment of judges, and has discretionary authority to direct any judge whose calendar, in the judgment of the chief justice, will permit, to hold court in any county or district where need therefor exists, to the end that the courts of this state shall function with maximum efficiency, and that the work of other courts shall be equitably distributed. The supreme court may provide by rule for the enforcement of this section and section 480.17.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1993–2008 · leading case: Smith v. Clark, 189 F. Supp. 2d 548 (S.D. Miss. 2002).
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Smith v. Clark, 189 F. Supp. 2d 548 (S.D. Miss. 2002). “” Minn.Stat. § 480.16 provides: The chief justice shall consider all recommendations of the court administrator for the assignment of judges, and has discretionary authority to direct any judge whose calendar, in the judgment of the chief justice, will permit, to hold court in…”
Cont'l Cas. Co. v. 3M Co., 749 N.W.2d 797 (Minn. 2008). · cites it 2× “In December 1987, recognizing significant litigation management challenges that would be presented to the judicial system by the large number of asbestos-related claims that were pending and anticipated, Chief Justice Amdahl issued an order pursuant to Minn.Stat. §§ 480.16…”
Kilbourne v. Proj. Net, Inc., 633 N.W.2d 850 (Minn. 2001). · cites it 2× “03 and Minn.Stat. §§ 480.16 and 2.724 (2000), the Honorable J.”
In Re Twin Cities Harley-Davidson Litig., 622 N.W.2d 549 (Minn. 2001). · cites it 2× “Based upon all the files, records and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, pursuant to Minn.Stat. §§ 480.16 and 2.724 (1998), the Honorable Deborah Hedlund of the Fourth Judicial District, having consented, be appointed to hear and decide all matters, including…”
Minnesotans for Responsible Rec. v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 632 N.W.2d 534 (Minn. 2001). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 480.16 and § 2.724, the Honorable John P.”
In Re Minnesota Vitamin Antitrust Litig., 606 N.W.2d 446 (Minn. 2000). · cites it 2× “IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that, pursuant to Minn.Stat. §§ 480.16 and 2.724 (1998), the Honorable Gregg E.”
In re Minnesota Silicone Implant Litig., 503 N.W.2d 472 (Minn. 1993). · cites it 2× “mon theories or problems; and WHEREAS, the same industry defendants may be involved in the multiple claims; and WHEREAS, the court has determined that interests of the parties and the judiciary are furthered by a uniform and coordinated system of litigation management to…”
In re Minnesota Silicone Implant Litig., 573 N.W.2d 89 (Minn. 1997). “§ § 480.16 and 2. 724, the Honorable Michael Monahan, of the Second Judicial District, having consented, be appointed to succeed the Honorable Gordon W.”
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