Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Minnesota
Wrongful imprisonment attorneys represent people who were unlawfully or unjustly incarcerated — whether because of a false arrest, malicious prosecution, a wrongful conviction, or a systemic failure of the justice system. These attorneys fight both to secure their clients' freedom and to pursue compensation for the devastating harm that wrongful imprisonment causes to a person's life.
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.
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.
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.
Public Safety and Community Resilience Act (2023); Minnesota Human Rights Act — Minn. 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.