This is a legal form that was released by the Minnesota District Courts - a government authority operating within Minnesota. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form 45?
A: Form 45 is a document used in Minnesota for a judicial determination of probable cause to detain.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 45?
A: The purpose of Form 45 is to provide a legal process for determining whether there is enough evidence to detain a person.
Q: Who uses Form 45?
A: Form 45 is used by law enforcement officers and judicial officials in Minnesota.
Q: What does 'probable cause' mean?
A: 'Probable cause' means that there is enough evidence to believe that a crime has been committed and the person in question is responsible.
Q: What happens after Form 45 is completed?
A: After Form 45 is completed, a judicial official reviews the information and makes a determination on whether probable cause exists to detain the person.
Q: Can a person be detained without probable cause?
A: No, a person cannot be detained without probable cause. The judicial determination is necessary to ensure that the detention is lawful.
Q: What rights does a person have during the Form 45 process?
A: A person has the right to be present, the right to legal representation, and the right to present evidence in their defense during the Form 45 process.
Q: Is Form 45 used in other states?
A: No, Form 45 is specifically used in Minnesota for the judicial determination of probable cause to detain.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of Form 45 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Minnesota District Courts.