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Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2026)

Waiver Of Appointment Of Counsel

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Where counsel is waived by a defendant, the waiver shall in all instances be made in writing, signed by the defendant, except that in such situation if the defendant refuses to sign the written waiver, then the court shall make a record evidencing such refusal of counsel. Waiver of counsel by a child who is the subject of a delinquency or extended jurisdiction juvenile proceeding is governed by section 260B.163, subdivisions 4 and 10.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13 cases, 1994–2017 · leading case: State v. Jones, 772 N.W.2d 496 (Minn. 2009).
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State v. Jones, 772 N.W.2d 496 (Minn. 2009). · cites it 4× “See Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2008); Minn. R.Crim.”
State v. Tayari-Garrett, 841 N.W.2d 644 (Minn. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 4× “Appellant argues that the district court failed to make a minimal inquiry into her ability to represent herself at trial and secure a written waiver under Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (2012). Appellant was charged with a misdemeanor offense, and the district court did not err when it…”
State v. Maddox, 825 N.W.2d 140 (Minn. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “2009) (citing Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (2008)); accord Minn.”
State v. Nelson, 523 N.W.2d 667 (Minn. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 4× “Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (1992) provides: Where counsel is waived by a defendant, the waiver shall in all instances be made in writing, signed by the defendant, except that in such situation if the defendant refuses to sign the written waiver, then the court shall make a record…”
State v. Hawanchak, 669 N.W.2d 912 (Minn. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (2002) requires that “[w]here counsel is waived by a defendant, the waiver shall in all instances be made in writing, signed by the defendant, except that in such situation if the defendant refuses to sign the written waiver, then the court shall make a…”
State v. Jones, 755 N.W.2d 341 (Minn. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “” Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2006). This court in State v.”
State v. Garibaldi, 726 N.W.2d 823 (Minn. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “” Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (2006); see 1965 Minn, laws ch.”
State v. Rhoads, 802 N.W.2d 794 (Minn. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “2d at 504 (articulating criminal-procedure rule); Minn.Stat. § 611.19 (2008) (requiring a written waiver unless the defendant refuses to sign one); State v.”
State of Minnesota v. Albert Silas Garner, Jr. (Minn. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “19 (2014) requires that “[w]here counsel is waived by a defendant, the waiver shall in all instances be made in writing, signed by the defendant, except that in such situation if the defendant refuses to sign the written waiver, then the court shall make a record evidencing such…”
State of Minnesota v. Brian Robert Winsor (Minn. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2014); see also Minn.”
State of Minnesota v. David John Young (Minn. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “1(4); see also Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2014) (requiring a defendant’s waiver of counsel to be made in writing or on the record).”
John Mark Hentges v. State of Minnesota (Minn. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “Minn. Stat. § 611.19 (2014); Minn. R. Crim.”
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