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Police Brutality Attorneys in Minnesota

Police brutality attorneys represent people who were harmed by law enforcement officers who used more force than the situation required — including beatings, chokeholds, shootings, Taser deployments, K-9 attacks, and dangerous restraint techniques that cut off a person's ability to breathe. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by an officer who went too far, these attorneys can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.

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State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury6 years

Minn. Stat. § 541.05(1)(5)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations. Note: the general personal injury SOL in this state is 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)), but federal courts apply the longer catch-all period for § 1983 claims.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Minn. Stat. § 466.05

Notice of claim against a political subdivision must be served within 180 days of the event. Note: § 1983 borrows Minnesota's 6-year catch-all SOL, not the 2-year personal injury period.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Public Safety and Community Resilience Act (2023); Minnesota Human Rights ActMinn. Stat. § 363A.13

The Minnesota Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims. Following the murder of George Floyd, Minnesota enacted significant police accountability legislation expanding officer liability.