The clerk of appellate courts shall submit the petition to the chief justice. The chief justice shall review the petition to determine whether the petition properly alleges facts which, if proven, constitute malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties. If the petition properly contains factual allegations of malfeasance or nonfeasance, the chief justice shall assign the case to a special master for a public hearing. The special master must be an active or retired judge. The chief justice may issue an order denying the petition if it appears that the petition does not contain allegations which, if proven, constitute malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties.
1986 c 418 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 351 — Vacancy In Public Office
Chapter 351 — Resignations, Vacancies, Removals
Section 351.01 — Resignations.
Section 351.05 — Vacancy During Recess Of Legislature.
Section 351.055 — Preparations For Special Elections.
Section 351.06 — Appointment; Continuance Of Term; Impeachment.
Section 351.07 — Habitual Drunkenness.
Section 351.15 — Removal Of Elected County Official.
Section 351.16 — Petition; Review.
Section 351.17 — Chief Justice Review; Assignment To Special Master.
Section 351.19 — Public Hearing.
Section 351.20 — Decision; Certification.