1998 Minnesota Statutes

     631.07 Order of final argument. 

    When the giving of evidence is concluded in a criminal 
 trial, unless the case is submitted on both sides without 
 argument, the prosecution may make a closing argument to the 
 jury.  The defense may then make its closing argument to the 
 jury.  The court shall permit the prosecution to reply in 
 rebuttal, which shall be limited to a response to any 
 misstatement of law or fact or a statement that is inflammatory 
 or prejudicial made by the defense in its closing argument.  

    HIST: (10711) RL s 5364; 1985 c 265 art 11 s 1; 1987 c 395 s 
 2; 1997 c 239 art 3 s 21