One of the oldest state bar associations in existence, the Minnesota State Bar Association was started in 1883 as a source of information and collegiality for Minnesota attorneys. The association is voluntary and has almost 16,000 members. It brings together the experience and talents of attorneys, judges, legislators, and other legal professionals state-wide to improve law practice, advance the justice system's goals, and benefit the community. One of the Minnesota State Bar Association's contributions is conducting the Minnesota State Mock Trial Program in various high schools.
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall 380
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
March 1, 2022
Employer: Hennepin County Attorney
Authority: Minnesota State Bar Association |
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October 28, 2021
Attorney Misconduct, Bias, Extra Judicial 'Administrative' Sanctions, Judicial Proceedings, Obstruction of Justice, Overcharging, Suborning Perjury, Whistleblower Retaliation
Employer: Wabasha County Attorney
Authority: Minnesota State Bar Association |
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July 17, 2023
Employer: Hennepin County Attorney
Authority: Minnesota State Bar Association |
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January 9, 2023
Employer: Hennepin County Attorney
Authority: Minnesota State Bar Association |
Minnesota State Bar Association is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:
- Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
- US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
- State Sunshine Law (see, below);
- Open Government Act (2007);
- Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
- Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.
Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.
- R.P.C. 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party & Counsel
- R.P.C. 3.8: Special Responsibilities of the Prosecutor
- R.P.C. 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.
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