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Police Misconduct Attorneys in Minnesota

Police misconduct attorneys represent people who were harmed by unlawful or abusive behavior by law enforcement — including illegal searches and seizures, racial profiling, unlawful stops, retaliatory arrests, reckless pursuits, and officers who framed or planted evidence on innocent people. Whether it was a single officer or a pattern of behavior across a department, these attorneys know how to build a case and hold law enforcement accountable for violating the rights of the people they are supposed to protect.

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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.