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MN Stat § 481.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.03 — Attorneys Shall Not Employ Solicitors.

481.03 ATTORNEYS SHALL NOT EMPLOY SOLICITORS. No attorney at law shall, through any runner, agent or person not an attorney at law who is employed by the attorney, solicit a person to employ such attorney to present a claim for damages for personal injuries or for death, or to prosecute an action to enforce such a claim, and no attorney at law shall, directly or indirectly, give a promise to any such person other than an attorney at law any money, fee or commission in consideration of the employment of such attorney by a person having a claim for personal injuries or for death, or soliciting or procuring such person who has such claim to employ such attorney to present such claim or to prosecute an action for the enforcement thereof. History:  (5687-5) 1929 c 289 s 1; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.04 — Soliciting Of Business By Persons Other Than Attorneys; Prohibition.

481.04 SOLICITING OF BUSINESS BY PERSONS OTHER THAN ATTORNEYS; PROHIBITION. It shall be unlawful for any person not an attorney at law to solicit for money, fee or commission, in any manner whatsoever, any demand or claim for personal injuries or for death for the purpose of having an action brought thereon for the purpose of settling the same. Nothing in sections 481.03 to 481.05 shall be construed to prevent any bona fide labor organization or any member thereof from advising or securing advice for any member of such organization in regard to the member's rights. History:  (5687-6) 1929 c 289 s 2; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.05 — Violations; Penalties.

481.05 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Employing solicitors. Any attorney at law who violates section 481.03 is guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Soliciting of business. Any person who violates section 481.04 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:  (5687-7) 1929 c 289 s 3; 2005 c 10 art 3 s 21
MN Stat § 481.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.06 — General Duties.

481.06 GENERAL DUTIES. Every attorney at law shall: (1) observe and carry out the terms of the attorney's oath; (2) maintain the respect due to courts of justice and judicial officers; (3) counsel or maintain such causes only as appear to the attorney legal and just; but the attorney shall not refuse to defend any person accused of a public offense; (4) employ, for the maintenance of causes confided to the attorney, such means only as are consistent with truth, and never seek to mislead the judges by any artifice or false statement of fact or law; (5) keep inviolate the confidences of the attorney's client, abstain from offensive personalities, and advance no fact prejudicial to the honor or reputation of a party or witness, unless the justice of the cause requires it; (6) encourage the commencement or continuation of no action or proceeding from motives of passion or interest; nor shall the attorney, for any personal consideration, reject the cause of the defenseless or oppressed. History:  (5688) RL s 2281; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.07 — Penalties For Deceit Or Collusion.

481.07 PENALTIES FOR DECEIT OR COLLUSION. An attorney who, with intent to deceive a court or a party to an action or judicial proceeding, is guilty of or consents to any deceit or collusion, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, the attorney shall be liable to the party injured in treble damages. If the attorney permit any person other than a general law partner to begin, prosecute, or defend an action or proceeding in the attorney's name, the attorney giving such permission, and every person so using the name, shall forfeit $50 to the party against whom the action or proceeding is prosecuted or defended, recoverable in a civil action. History:  (5689) RL s 2282; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.071 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.071 — Misconduct By Attorneys.

481.071 MISCONDUCT BY ATTORNEYS. Every attorney or counselor at law who shall be guilty of any deceit or collusion, or shall consent thereto, with intent to deceive the court or any party, or who shall delay the attorney's client's suit with a view to the attorney's own gain, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law therefor, shall forfeit to the party injured treble damages, to be recovered in a civil action. History:  (10044) RL s 4856; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.08 — Authority.

481.08 AUTHORITY. An attorney may bind a client, at any stage of an action or proceeding, by agreement made in open court or in the presence of the court administrator, and entered in the minutes by such court administrator, or made in writing and signed by such attorney. During any proceeding or action the attorney may receive money claimed therein by a client, and within six years after judgment, upon payment thereof, may discharge the claim or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment; but all such authority shall cease upon the substitution of another attorney. History:  (5690) RL s 2283; 1979 c 12 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
MN Stat § 481.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.09 — Proof Of Authority.

481.09 PROOF OF AUTHORITY. A court, upon motion and hearing, and when reasonable grounds are shown, may require any attorney to prove the attorney's authority to appear and, until such proof is made, may stay all proceedings by the attorney on behalf of the party the attorney assumes to represent. At any stage of the proceedings the court may relieve a party from the consequences of the unauthorized acts of an attorney and, upon motion, may summarily compel such attorney to repair any injury resulting therefrom. History:  (5691) RL s 2284; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.10 — Consultation With Persons Restrained.

481.10 CONSULTATION WITH PERSONS RESTRAINED. Subdivision 1. Consultation. All officers or persons having in their custody a person restrained of liberty, except in cases where imminent danger of escape or injury exists, shall admit any attorney retained by or on behalf of the person restrained, or whom the restrained person may desire to consult, to a private interview at the place of custody. Such custodians, upon request of the person restrained, as soon as practicable, and before other proceedings shall be had, shall notify the attorney of the request for a consultation with the attorney. Subd. 2. Telephone access in local correctional facilities. Except as provided in subdivision 3 and except in cases where imminent danger of escape or injury exists, all officers or persons having in their custody a person restrained of liberty whether or not the person restrained has been charged, tried, or convicted, shall provide private telephone access to any attorney retained by or on behalf of the person restrained, or whom the restrained person may desire to consult at no charge to the attorney or to the person restrained. Reasonable telephone access under this subdivision shall be provided following the request of the person restrained and before other proceedings shall be had regarding the alleged offense causing custody. Subd. 3. Telephone access in state correctional facilities. Except in cases where imminent danger of escape or injury exists, all officers or persons having in their custody a person restrained of liberty while serving an executed sentence in a state correctional facility, shall provide private telephone access to any attorney retained by or on behalf of the person restrained, or whom the restrained person may desire to consult at no charge to the attorney or to the person restrained. Telephone access under this subdivision shall be provided following the request of the person restrained and in accordance with policies adopted by the institution that meet constitutional requirements. Subd. 4. Criminal penalty. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), whoever violates subdivision 1 or 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall also forfeit $100 to the person aggrieved, to be recovered in a civil action. (b) The penalties described in paragraph (a) do not apply to officers or persons having in their custody persons restrained of liberty while serving an executed sentence in a state correctional facility. History:  (5692) RL s 2285; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 345 art 1 s 101; 1992 c 571 art 15 s 3; 2000 c 408 s 1
MN Stat § 481.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.11 — Change Of Attorney.

481.11 CHANGE OF ATTORNEY. The attorney in a civil action or proceeding may be changed at any time. When such change is made, written notice of the substitution of a new attorney shall be given to adverse parties; until such notice, they shall recognize the former attorney. History:  (5693) RL s 2286; 1976 c 304 s 1
MN Stat § 481.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.12 — Disability; Substitution.

481.12 DISABILITY; SUBSTITUTION. When the sole attorney of a party to any action or proceeding in any court of record dies, becomes mentally incapacitated, or is removed or suspended, the party for whom the attorney appears shall appoint another attorney within ten days after the disability arises, and give immediate written notice of the substitution to the adverse party. If the party fails to make substitution within such time, the adverse party, at least 20 days before taking further proceedings against the party, shall give the party written notice to appoint another attorney. When, for any reason, the attorney for a party ceases to act, and the party has no known residence within the state, such notice may be served upon the court administrator. In case such party fails either to comply with the notice or appear in person within 30 days, the party shall not be entitled to notice of subsequent proceedings in the case. History:  (5694) RL s 2287; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1990 c 426 art 1 s 51; 2013 c 59 art 3 s 8
MN Stat § 481.14 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.14 — Refusal To Surrender Property To Clients.

481.14 REFUSAL TO SURRENDER PROPERTY TO CLIENTS. When an attorney shall refuse to deliver money or papers to a person from or for whom the attorney has received them in the course of professional employment, the attorney may be required to do so, upon petition, by an order of court. Such order may be granted by the court in which the action was prosecuted, or, if no action was prosecuted, by the district court of the county where the attorney resides, or by the supreme court, and may require the attorney to make delivery within a time specified, or show cause why the attorney should not be punished for contempt. In the event an attorney shall retain money of a client under a claim of right, including a claim for fees and expenses, the court shall determine the amount, if any, due such attorney, and shall order that any surplus amount remaining after deduction thereof be surrendered to the client. History:  (5696) RL s 2289; 1976 c 304 s 3; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.15 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.15 — Removal Or Suspension.

481.15 REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION. Subdivision 1. Causes. An attorney at law may be removed or suspended by the supreme court for any one of the following causes arising after admission to practice: (1) Upon being convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, (in either of which cases the record of conviction shall be conclusive evidence). This clause shall not be construed to apply to a conviction for contempt of court; (2) Upon a showing that the attorney has knowingly signed a frivolous pleading, or been guilty of any deceit or willful professional misconduct; (3) For willful disobedience of an order of court requiring the attorney to do or forbear an act connected with or in the course of the attorney's profession; (4) For a willful violation of the attorney's oath, or of any duty imposed upon an attorney by law. Subd. 2. Proceedings. Proceedings in the cases may be taken by the supreme court on its own motion, for matter within its knowledge, or upon accusation. Accusations may be made to the clerk of the appellate courts and shall be investigated, prosecuted, heard and determined in accordance with rules made by the supreme court. The supreme court may refer any accusation to any person, and the person shall have all the powers of a referee under the Rules of Civil Procedure. Objections to the referee may be filed within ten days of the appointment and shall be heard and determined by the supreme court. The referee shall report the evidence and, if directed by the supreme court, shall make findings on it. Persons designated by the supreme court under the authority of this section shall be paid their necessary expenses and compensation fixed by the supreme court. Officers and witnesses necessarily employed or called by the prosecution shall receive the fees and mileage allowed by law. The supreme court shall fix a reasonable compensation for the reporter. All expenses, fees and compensation authorized shall be paid upon itemized vouchers approved by one of the justices of the supreme court. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1981 c 356 s 377] History:  (5697) RL s 2290; 1921 c 334 s 1; 1933 c 79; 1969 c 399 s 49; 1973 c 501 s 17; 1976 c 239 s 118; 1976 c 304 s 4; 1977 c 403 s 11; 1983 c 247 s 175; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.16 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.16 — Certain Attorneys Not To Defend Certain Prosecutions; Penalty.

481.16 CERTAIN ATTORNEYS NOT TO DEFEND CERTAIN PROSECUTIONS; PENALTY. Every attorney who shall, directly or indirectly, advise in relation to, or aid or promote the defense of, any action or proceeding in any court, the prosecution of which shall be carried on, aided, or promoted by any person as county attorney or other public prosecutor with whom such attorney shall be, directly or indirectly, connected as partner, or who, having personally prosecuted or in any manner aided or promoted any action or proceeding in any court as county attorney or other public prosecutor, shall afterwards, directly or indirectly, advise in relation to, or take any part in, the defense thereof, as attorney or otherwise, or who shall take or receive any valuable consideration from or on behalf of any defendant in any such action, upon any understanding or agreement whatsoever, expressed or implied, having relation to the defense thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History:  (10519) RL s 5181; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 481.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.17 — County, City, And School District Attorneys.

481.17 COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. In all counties in this state having a population of not more than 12,000, the offices of county attorney, city attorney, and school district attorney shall not be deemed incompatible and may be held by the same person. For the purposes of prosecution of violations of state laws, municipal ordinances, charter provisions, or municipal regulations, the offices of county attorney and city attorney shall not be deemed incompatible and may be held by the same person, regardless of the population of the county. History:  1969 c 649 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 177 s 8
MN Stat § 481.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.20 — Client Security Account.

481.20 CLIENT SECURITY ACCOUNT. Fees received under rules or orders adopted by the supreme court governing a client security fund or account must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to a client security account. Investment income and investment losses attributable to investment of the client security account must be credited to the account. Money in the account is appropriated to the supreme court to pay the expenses of the client security board and claims approved by the board. History:   1987 c 404 s 183
MN Stat § 481.21 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.21 — Bond Counsel Fees.

481.21 BOND COUNSEL FEES. An attorney-at-law performing services as bond counsel for the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision of the state shall be paid a fair and reasonable attorney's fee, based on the following factors: (1) the time and labor required; (2) the experience and knowledge of the attorney; (3) the complexity and novelty of problems involved; (4) the extent of the responsibilities assumed and the results obtained; and (5) the sufficiency of assets properly available to pay for the services. The fee must not be based primarily on a percentage of the amount of the bonds or obligations sold. History:   1994 c 533 s 1
MN Stat § 481.22 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law|Section 481.22 — Public Defender Fee.

481.22 PUBLIC DEFENDER FEE. Subdivision 1. Authorization. (a) The supreme court, through the lawyer registration office, may assess a public defender fee on each licensed attorney in the state. If imposed, the fee must not be more than $75 or less than the civil legal services fee established by the supreme court in 1997 that licensed attorneys are required to pay pursuant to the rules of the supreme court on lawyer registration. (b) The fee described in paragraph (a) may apply only to attorneys actively engaged in the practice of law. Subd. 2. Creation of account. The public defender fee account is created in the special revenue fund. The state court administrator shall forward fees collected under subdivision 1 to the commissioner of management and budget who shall deposit them in the state treasury and credit them to this account. Money in the account is appropriated to the Board of Public Defense. History:  2009 c 83 art 2 s 49; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
MN Stat § 482.16 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 482 — Revisor Of Statutes|Section 482.16 — [unnecessary]

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MN Stat § 482.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 482 — Revisor Of Statutes|Section 482.17 — [unnecessary]

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MN Stat § 484.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 484 — District Courts|Section 484.01 — Jurisdiction.

484.01 JURISDICTION. Subdivision 1. General. The district courts shall have original jurisdiction in the following cases: (1) all civil actions within their respective districts; (2) in all cases of crime committed or triable therein; (3) in all special proceedings not exclusively cognizable by some other court or tribunal; (4) in law and equity for the administration of estates of deceased persons and all guardianship and incompetency proceedings; (5) the jurisdiction of a juvenile court as provided in chapter 260; (6) proceedings for the management of the property of persons who have disappeared, and actions relating thereto, as provided in chapter 578; and (7) in all other cases wherein such jurisdiction is especially conferred upon them by law. They shall also have appellate jurisdiction in every case in which an appeal thereto is allowed by law from any other court, officer, or body. Subd. 2. Civil service reviews. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the district court has jurisdiction to review a final decision or order of a civil service commission or board upon the petition of an employee or appointing authority in any first-class city. The employee and appointing authority have standing to seek judicial review in all these cases. Review of the decision or order may be had by securing issuance of a writ of certiorari within 60 days after the date of mailing notice of the decision to the party applying for the writ. To the extent possible, the provisions of rules 110, 111, and 115 of the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure govern the procedures to be followed. Each reference in those rules to the court of appeals, the trial court, the trial court administrator, and the notice of appeal must be read, where appropriate, as a reference to the district court, the body whose decision is to be reviewed, to the administrator, clerk, or secretary of that body, and to the writ of certiorari, respectively. This subdivision does not alter or amend the application of sections 197.455 and 197.46, relating to veterans preference. History:  (154) RL s 90; 1993 c 152 s 1; 2006 c 260 art 5 s 16; 2012 c 143 art 3 s 38
MN Stat § 484.011 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 484 — District Courts|Section 484.011 — Probate Court.

484.011 PROBATE COURT. The district court shall also be a probate court. History:  1982 c 398 s 3; 2006 c 260 art 5 s 17
MN Stat § 484.012 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 484 — District Courts|Section 484.012 — Court Administrator Of Probate Court, Second Judicial District.

484.012 COURT ADMINISTRATOR OF PROBATE COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The judicial district administrator in the Second Judicial District may appoint a court administrator of the Probate Court for the district subject to the approval of the chief judge and assistant chief judge who shall serve at the pleasure of the judges of the district, and who shall be supervised by the judicial district administrator. History:  1982 c 398 s 23; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 2006 c 260 art 5 s 18; 2008 c 277 art 1 s 88
MN Stat § 484.014 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary|Chapter 484 — District Courts|Section 484.014 — Housing Records; Expungement Of Eviction Information.

484.014 HOUSING RECORDS; EXPUNGEMENT OF EVICTION INFORMATION. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms have the meanings given: (1) "expungement" means the removal of evidence of the court file's existence from the publicly accessible records; (2) "eviction case" means an action brought under sections 504B.281 to 504B.371; and (3) "court file" means the court file created when an eviction case is filed with the court. Subd. 2. Discretionary expungement. The court may order expungement of an eviction case court file only upon motion of a defendant and decision by the court, if the court finds that the plaintiff's case is sufficiently without basis in fact or law, which may include lack of jurisdiction over the case, that expungement is clearly in the interests of justice and those interests are not outweighed by the public's interest in knowing about the record. Subd. 3. Mandatory expungement. The court shall order expungement of an eviction case commenced solely on the grounds provided in section 504B.285, subdivision 1, clause (1), if the court finds that the defendant occupied real property that was subject to contract for deed cancellation or mortgage foreclosure and: (1) the time for contract cancellation or foreclosure redemption has expired and the defendant vacated the property prior to commencement of the eviction action; or (2) the defendant was a tenant during the contract cancellation or foreclosure redemption period and did not receive a notice under section 504B.285, subdivision 1a, 1b, or 1c, to vacate on a date prior to commencement of the eviction case. History:  1999 c 199 art 1 s 74; 1999 c 229 s 1; 2008 c 174 s 1; 2010 c 315 s 1