Subdivision 1. Request for disposition; notification of prisoner. (a) Any person who is imprisoned in a penal or correctional institution or other facility in the Department of Corrections of this state may request final disposition of any untried indictment or complaint pending against the person in this state. The request shall be in writing addressed to the court in which the indictment or complaint is pending and to the prosecuting attorney charged with the duty of prosecuting it, and shall set forth the place of imprisonment.
(b) The commissioner of corrections or other official designated by the commissioner having custody of prisoners shall promptly inform each prisoner in writing of the source and nature of any untried indictment or complaint against the prisoner of which the commissioner of corrections or such official had knowledge or notice and of the prisoner's right to make a request for final disposition thereof.
(c) Failure of the commissioner of corrections or other such official to inform a prisoner, as required by this section, within one year after a detainer has been filed at the institution shall entitle the prisoner to a final dismissal of the indictment or complaint with prejudice.
Subd. 2. Procedure on receipt of request. The request shall be delivered to the commissioner of corrections or other official designated by the commissioner having custody of the prisoner, who shall forthwith:
(a) certify the term of commitment under which the prisoner is being held, the time already served on the sentence, the time remaining to be served, the good time earned, the time of parole eligibility of the prisoner, and any decisions of the commissioner of corrections relating to the prisoner; and
(b) send by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, one copy of the request and certificate to the court and one copy to the prosecuting attorney to whom it is addressed.
Subd. 3. Time of trial. Within six months after the receipt of the request and certificate by the court and prosecuting attorney, or within such additional time as the court for good cause shown in open court may grant, the prisoner or counsel being present, the indictment or information shall be brought to trial; but the parties may stipulate for a continuance or a continuance may be granted on notice to the attorney of record and opportunity for the attorney to be heard. If, after such a request, the indictment or information is not brought to trial within that period, no court of this state shall any longer have jurisdiction thereof, nor shall the untried indictment or information be of any further force or effect, and the court shall dismiss it with prejudice.
Subd. 4. Effect of escape. Escape from custody by any prisoner subsequent to the prisoner's execution of a request for final disposition of an untried indictment or information voids the request.
Subd. 5. Notification of existence of procedure. The commissioner of corrections or other official designated by the commissioner having custody of prisoners shall arrange for all prisoners to be informed in writing of the provisions of this section, and for a record thereof to be placed in the prisoner's file.
Subd. 6. Uniformity. This section shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
Subd. 7. Citation. This section may be cited as the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act.
1967 c 294 s 1-7; 1973 c 654 s 15; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1983 c 274 s 18; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1990 c 604 art 9 s 11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — Criminal Procedure; Peace Officers; Privacy Of Communications
Chapter 629 — Extradition, Detainers, Arrest, Bail
Section 629.02 — Duties Of Governor In Extradition Matters.
Section 629.03 — Demand In Writing.
Section 629.04 — Attorney General To Investigate.
Section 629.05 — Extradition By Agreement.
Section 629.06 — Extradition Of Persons Committing Crime.
Section 629.07 — Warrant Of Arrest.
Section 629.08 — Accused Turned Over To Demanding State.
Section 629.09 — Powers Of Officer.
Section 629.10 — Accused Taken Before Court.
Section 629.11 — Violation; Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 629.12 — Accused May Be Confined In Jail.
Section 629.13 — Who May Be Apprehended.
Section 629.14 — Arrest Without Warrant.
Section 629.15 — Court May Commit To Jail.
Section 629.16 — Admit To Bail.
Section 629.18 — Bond Forfeited.
Section 629.19 — Prisoner Held Or Surrendered.
Section 629.20 — Guilt Or Innocence Not Inquired Into.
Section 629.21 — Recall Of Warrant.
Section 629.22 — Warrant For Parolees Or Probationers.
Section 629.23 — Prosecuting Attorney; Written Application.
Section 629.24 — Civil Process Not To Be Served.
Section 629.25 — Trial For Other Crimes.
Section 629.27 — Governor May Appoint Agent.
Section 629.28 — Powers Of Officers.
Section 629.29 — Citation, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.
Section 629.291 — Transfer Of State Inmates To Federal District Court.
Section 629.292 — Uniform Mandatory Disposition Of Detainers Act.
Section 629.294 — Interstate Agreement On Detainers.
Section 629.30 — Arrests; By Whom Made; Aiding Officer.
Section 629.31 — Time When Arrest May Be Made.
Section 629.32 — Minimum Restraint Allowed For Arrest; Warrant Shown Upon Request.
Section 629.33 — When Force May Be Used To Make Arrest.
Section 629.34 — When Arrest May Be Made Without Warrant.
Section 629.341 — Allowing Probable Cause Arrests For Domestic Violence; Immunity From Liability.
Section 629.342 — Law Enforcement Policies; Domestic Abuse Arrests.
Section 629.343 — Probable Cause Arrests; Offenses On School Property.
Section 629.35 — Arrest At Night; When Permissible.
Section 629.355 — Peace Officer Authority To Detain Person On Conditional Release.
Section 629.36 — Permitting Bystander To Deliver Arrested Person To Peace Officer.
Section 629.361 — Peace Officers Responsible For Custody Of Stolen Property.
Section 629.362 — Recaptured Escaped Inmate; Term Of Imprisonment.
Section 629.363 — Railway Conductor; Authority To Arrest.
Section 629.364 — Arrests For Swindling.
Section 629.365 — Definitions.
Section 629.366 — Theft In Business Establishments; Detaining Suspects.
Section 629.37 — When Private Person May Make Arrest.
Section 629.38 — Private Person To Disclose Cause Of Arrest.
Section 629.39 — Private Person Making Arrest To Deliver Arrestee To Judge Or Peace Officer.
Section 629.40 — Allowing Arrests Anywhere In State.
Section 629.401 — Delaying To Take Prisoner Before Judge.
Section 629.402 — Arrest Without Authority.
Section 629.403 — Refusal To Aid In Making Arrest.
Section 629.404 — Counties Or Municipalities Causing Arrest; Requiring Return Transportation.
Section 629.406 — Maintenance Of Booking Recordings.
Section 629.41 — Judges To Issue Process For Arrest.
Section 629.415 — Proceedings On Summons To Appear.
Section 629.45 — Proceedings In Case Of Bail Refusal.
Section 629.47 — Hearing Or Trial Adjourned; Recognizance Allowed.
Section 629.471 — Maximum Bail On Misdemeanors; Gross Misdemeanors.
Section 629.48 — Proceedings On Failure To Appear According To Bond.
Section 629.49 — When Person Fails To Recognize Apprehension Required.
Section 629.53 — Providing Release On Bail; Commitment.
Section 629.531 — Electronic Monitoring As Condition Of Pretrial Release.
Section 629.54 — Witness To Recognize.
Section 629.55 — Committal Of Witnesses Who Refuse To Recognize.
Section 629.58 — Proceedings Required When Person Under Bond Defaults; Paying Bond To Court.
Section 629.59 — Court To Forgive Bond Forfeiture Penalty.
Section 629.60 — Actions To Recover Under Recognizance Even If Technical Noncompliance.
Section 629.61 — Arrest Of Defaulter.
Section 629.62 — Application For Bail; Justification.
Section 629.63 — Surety Arrest Of Defendant.
Section 629.64 — Judge May Impose New Conditions Of Release On Defendant Who Violated Release.
Section 629.65 — Sheriff Fees.
Section 629.67 — Sureties On Bond, Recognizance, Or Undertaking; Affidavits Required.
Section 629.68 — Prohibiting Sureties To Make False Statements In Affidavits; Penalty.
Section 629.70 — Authorized Corporate Bonds And Recognizances.
Section 629.715 — Release In Cases Involving Crimes Against Persons; Surrender Of Firearms.
Section 629.725 — Notice To Victim Regarding Bail Hearing Of Arrested Or Detained Person.
Section 629.73 — Notice To Crime Victim; Release Of Arrested Or Detained Person.
Section 629.735 — Notice To Local Law Enforcement Agency; Release Of Arrested Or Detained Person.