In the State of Minnesota does the accused legally have to be notified about a grand jury being called ? If so how are they notified and if ...

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In the State of Minnesota does the accused legally have to be notified about a grand jury being called ? If so how are they notified and if not why ?

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No, they are generally not notified, and there is no requirement to do so. The reason is that if individuals are being investigated there is no requirement to notify them.

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I suggest your starting point for study be the MN Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 18. Tricia Dwyer Esq 612-296-9666. Minnesota Criminal Defense - Witness - Pre-Charge Criminal Defense Attorneys Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

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No. Notification of the defendant is not required.