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\n \n Minnesota Statutes of Limitations\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about your state’s laws by using the links below.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Whether you’re dealing with a civil or criminal case, the law limits how long you must begin your legal action. We call these laws statutes of limitations<\/a>. For instance, Minnesota’s criminal statute of limitation laws say how long prosecutors have to file criminal charges against a suspect. These time limits typically depend on the severity of the crime.<\/p>\r\n

The Minnesota civil statutes of limitations laws specify how long injured parties have to file a personal injury, medical malpractice<\/a>, or workers’ compensation claim.<\/p>\r\n

If you plan to file a personal injury lawsuit<\/a> or fear the state intends to pursue criminal charges against you, you should get to know about the Minnesota statutes of limitation.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we’ll briefly discuss both statutes of limitations and offer links to helpful articles on these topics.<\/p>\r\n

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Legislators in Minnesota (and every other state) impose time limits on civil and criminal actions. If the plaintiff (or prosecutor) fails to pursue their action before the statute of limitations period expires, the court will dismiss their case.<\/p>\r\n