Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.49: RELEASE, FAILURE TO APPEAR

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person released from custody who intentionally fails to appear in court when required commits a felony punishable by up to half the maximum sentence of the underlying crime, with a minimum of one year imprisonment or $1,500 fine.

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