Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 589.07 (2026)

Refusal To Grant; Penalty

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If a judge authorized to grant writs of habeas corpus willfully refuses to grant the writ when legally applied for, the judge shall forfeit to the party aggrieved $1,000 for each offense.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: Thomas v. Lewis, 2001 UT 49, 26 P.3d 217.
Thomas v. Lewis, 2001 UT 49, 26 P.3d 217. “5/10-106 (1993); Minn.Stat. § 589.07 (2000); Nev.Rev.Stat.”
Burdunice, No. 0:25-cv-04276 (D. Minn. Feb. 19, 2026). · cites it 2× “) “punitive damages” of $1,000 against Judge Mjanger under Minn. Stat. § 589.07 ; (4.) $70,000 in compensatory damages “from the State”; and (5.”
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