Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 611.262 (2026)
Representation Before Appointment
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A district public defender or appointed assistant may, on request of a peace officer, a defendant, suspect, or other person, represent or consult with a person before formal appointment if there is a substantial factual basis to believe the person is indigent.
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case, 2008–2008 · leading case: State v. Medrano, 751 N.W.2d 102 (Minn. 2008).
State v. Medrano, 751 N.W.2d 102 (Minn. 2008). “On the other hand, under Minn.Stat. § 611.262 (2006), in certain circumstances an accused may obtain an attorney before his first appearance.”
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