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Minn. Stat. § 588.14 (2026)

Second Warrant; Action On Recognizance; Measure Of Damages

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When a warrant of arrest has been returned served, if the person arrested does not appear on the return day, the court or officer may issue another warrant, or may order the recognizance prosecuted, or both. If the recognizance is prosecuted, the measure of damages shall be the amount of the loss or injury sustained by the aggrieved party by reason of the misconduct for which the warrant was issued and the costs of the proceeding.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1957–1986 · leading case: Westgor v. Grimm, 381 N.W.2d 877 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986).
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Westgor v. Grimm, 381 N.W.2d 877 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 3× “See Minn.Stat. § 588.14 (1984). 3 . Westgor argues that Grimm waived the right to challenge the finding of contempt, the penalty, and the attorney’s fees on appeal because Grimm failed to object at the hearing or object to the order issued after the hearing.”
Clausen v. Clausen, 84 N.W.2d 675 (Minn. 1957). “) § 588.14. “When a warrant of arrest has been returned served, if the person arrested does not appear on the return day, the court or officer may issue another warrant, or may order the recognizance prosecuted, or both.”
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