Chapter 590 — Postconviction Remedies
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 590 — Postconviction Remedies
590.01
Availability, Conditions
Lists who may seek postconviction relief from a criminal conviction.
590.02
Petition; Filing; Service; Costs
Describes the types of relief available in a postconviction petition.
590.03
Pleadings and Practice After Filing a Postconviction Petition
Sets time limits for filing a postconviction petition.
590.04
Hearings on Petition; Evidence; Order
Sets procedures for postconviction hearings.
590.05
Indigent Petitioners
Allows appeal of a postconviction court decision.
590.06
Appeals
Covers DNA evidence in postconviction cases.
590.10
Preservation of Evidence
Requires preservation of evidence that may be useful in postconviction proceedings.
590.11
Order Determining Eligibility for Compensation Based on Exoneration
Sets the process for determining if a person qualifies for wrongful conviction compensation.