Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 611.16 (2026)

Request For Appointment Of Public Defender

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Any person described in section 611.14 may at any time request the court in which the matter is pending, or the court in which the conviction occurred, to appoint a public defender to represent the person.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2009–2010 · leading case: In Re the Welfare of J.B., 782 N.W.2d 535 (Minn. 2010).

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In Re the Welfare of J.B., 782 N.W.2d 535 (Minn. 2010). · cites it 11× “This argument is based on Minn.Stat. § 611.16 (2008), which provides that a person described in Minn.”

In Re the Welfare of S.L.J., 782 N.W.2d 549 (Minn. 2010). · cites it 19× “§ 1912 (b), Minn. Stat. § 611.16 (2008) required that a public defender, rather than private counsel, be appointed for her.”

In Re the Welfare of the Child of S.L.J., 772 N.W.2d 833 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 25× “” Minn.Stat. § 611.16 (2008). The third relevant provision of chapter 611 provides for court appointment of a public defender for those persons who are entitled to a public defender: “If it appears to a court that a person requesting the appointment of counsel satisfies the…”

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