Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 611.07 (2026)

[Repealed]

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[Repealed, 1989 c 335 art 1 s 270; art 3 s 57]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 22 cases, 1944–1985 · leading case: State v. Dahlgren, 107 N.W.2d 299 (Minn. 1961).
State v. Dahlgren, 107 N.W.2d 299 (Minn. 1961). · cites it 8× “In an obvious effort to comply with the Griffin decision, § 611.07 was amended by L. 1957, c. 498, to include the following provision for furnishing a transcript to such indigent defendant under certain conditions: *312 “Subd.”
State v. Borst, 154 N.W.2d 888 (Minn. 1967). · cites it 4× “Section 611.07, subd. 1, provides that counsel may be appointed for an indigent defendant charged with a felony or gross misdemeanor.”
In re the Off. of Dist. Pub. Def. for the First Jud. Dist., 373 N.W.2d 772 (Minn. 1985). · cites it 4× “The appointment and compensation of counsel for indigent criminal defendants was governed by Minn.Stat. § 611.07 (1984), first enacted by the legislature in 1869.”
People v. Brown, 357 P.2d 1072 (Cal. 1960). · cites it 2× “1254; Minnesota: Minn. Stat. Ann. § 611.07 (2) (1959 Pocket Part) [Eeview must be sought “in good faith and upon reasonable grounds.”
State ex rel. Thomas v. Rigg, 96 N.W.2d 252 (Minn. 1959). · cites it 2× “” Section 611.07, subd. 1, provides that: “When a defendant shall be arraigned upon indictment or information for any felony or gross misdemeanor and shall request the court to appoint counsel to assist in his defense, and satisfied it by his own oath or other required proof…”
State ex rel. Williams v. Cnty. of Hennepin, 89 N.W.2d 907 (Minn. 1958). · cites it 3× “Section 611.07 was amended by L. 1957, c.”
State v. Higgin, 99 N.W.2d 902 (Minn. 1959). “16 In any event, since the defendant did acquire the transcript and perfected his appeal, the question is now moot. In view of the conclusions reached it is unnecessary to discuss the other alleged error which is not likely to occur on retrial.”
State v. Martin, 27 N.W.2d 158 (Minn. 1947). · cites it 2× “1945, § 611.07, 2 provides: “When a defendant shall be arraigned upon indictment or information for any felony or gross misdemeanor and shall request the court to appoint counsel to assist in his defense, and satisfied it by his own oath or other required proof that he is…”
Madison v. Tahash, 249 F. Supp. 600 (D. Minn. 1966). “Petitioner also claims that under Minnesota Statutes, § 611.07, he was entitled to appointed counsel at arraignment.”
State v. Reilly, 269 N.W.2d 343 (Minn. 1978). “Rule 5, Rules of Criminal Procedure became effective July 1, 1975, after the date of the commission of this crime, and presently spells out in great detail the concept of § 611.07.”
State v. Martineau, 101 N.W.2d 410 (Minn. 1960). “1, § 6, guarantees to a defendant in a criminal action the following rights: “In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial * * * and to have the assistance of counsel in his defense.”
State ex rel. Shelby v. Rigg, 96 N.W.2d 886 (Minn. 1959). “10 provides that: “If the defendant shall appear for arraignment without counsel, he shall be informed by the court that it is his right to have counsel before being arraigned, and shall be asked if he desires the aid of counsel.”
Minn. Stat. § 611.07(2): 1 case
People v. Brown, 357 P.2d 1072 (Cal. 1960). “1254; Minnesota: Minn. Stat. Ann. § 611.07 (2) (1959 Pocket Part) [Eeview must be sought “in good faith and upon reasonable grounds.”
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