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Following is a list of all justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court. [1] Chief Justice terms are in bold. Name Method Began service Ended service Charles Eugene Flandrau:
The court now considers about 900 appeals per year and accepts review in about one in eight cases. [1] Before the Court of Appeals was created, the Minnesota Supreme Court handled about 1,800 cases a year. Certain appeals can go directly to the Supreme Court, such as those involving taxes, first degree murder, and workers' compensation.
He has contributed to research on such topics as judicial pensions and life tenure for judges. Stras has also studied judicial appointments and the politics of courts. He is a member of the Federalist Society. [10] Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty appointed Stras to the Minnesota Supreme Court with his term beginning on July 1, 2010. [7]
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 2023 state law that restores voting rights for felons once they have completed their prison sentences. The new law was popular with Democrats in the state, including Gov. Tim Walz, who signed it and who is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the presidential race. The timing of the ...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea issued a statement on the death of former justice Wahl: "Rosalie Wahl was a trailblazer for our state, both as a lawyer and as the first woman to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court. While on the court she led efforts to address both gender fairness and racial bias in our state's justice system.
Laura Hermer: The PRO Act is essentially the state Legislature's codification of the Minnesota Supreme Court case Doe v. Gomez, which protects the right to abortion in the state. Gomez, which ...
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 2023 state law that restores voting rights for felons once they have completed their prison sentences. The new law was popular with Democrats in ...
(Reuters) -The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a law signed last year by Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, that restores the right to vote for felons who ...