Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Criminal Procedure

Minn. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 631.20: HEARING; SENTENCE

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes the procedural process for courts to hear evidence about aggravating or mitigating circumstances during sentencing after a guilty plea or verdict, with testimony presented in open court.

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