The county board may set apart yearly a sum, not exceeding $7,500, except in counties containing cities of the first class, where the sum shall not exceed $10,000, as a contingent fund for defraying necessary expenses not especially provided for by law, in preparing and trying criminal cases, conducting investigations by the grand jury, making contributions to a statewide county attorney's organization, and paying the necessary expenses of the county attorney incurred in the business of the county. All disbursements from such fund shall be made upon written request of the county attorney by auditor's warrant, countersigned by a judge of the district court. Any balance remaining at the end of the year shall be transferred to the revenue fund.
(934) RL s 574; 1909 c 233 s 1; 1917 c 307; 1965 c 749 s 4; 1981 c 357 s 104; 1989 c 290 art 9 s 11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Section 388.01 — Election; Qualifications; Term.
Section 388.08 — Prohibitions.
Section 388.09 — Other Attorney Employed.
Section 388.103 — Assistants And Deputy Sheriffs.
Section 388.11 — Law Partner Not To Defend.
Section 388.12 — Attorney To Assist.
Section 388.13 — Accounting; Payment Of Receipts To Treasurer.
Section 388.14 — Contingent Fund; Expenses.
Section 388.15 — Funds For Investigation.
Section 388.151 — Unmarked Vehicles; License Plates.
Section 388.18 — Compensation Schedule, Salaries.
Section 388.19 — County Attorneys Council.
Section 388.20 — Executive Director.
Section 388.21 — Full-time Position; Establishment.
Section 388.22 — Salary; Appeal; Budget.
Section 388.23 — County Attorney; Administrative Subpoenas.