STATE OF MINNESOTA

PLEA AGREEMENT

[COUNTY] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Court File No.: [XX–CR–YY-####]

Effective Date: [DATE]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions
 1. Charges and Plea
 2. Factual Basis
 3. Sentencing Parameters
 4. Restitution, Fees, and Assessments
 5. Conditional Release & Probationary Terms
 6. Cooperation Obligations (if any)
 7. Waivers and Rights Acknowledgment
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Default & Remedies
VII. Risk Allocation
VIII. Dispute Resolution
IX. General Provisions
X. Execution Block

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

This Plea Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between:

A. The State of Minnesota, acting through the Office of the [COUNTY] County Attorney (the “State”); and
B. [DEFENDANT FULL LEGAL NAME], DOB [MM/DD/YYYY], currently charged under the above-captioned matter (the “Defendant”), represented by counsel [DEFENSE COUNSEL NAME] (collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS
1. The Defendant has been charged in an amended complaint dated [DATE] with:
 a. Count 1 – [OFFENSE], a [FELONY/GROSS MISDEMEANOR/MISDEMEANOR] in violation of Minn. Stat. § [SECTION];
 b. [ADDITIONAL COUNTS AS APPLICABLE].
2. The Parties desire to resolve all pending charges through a negotiated plea consistent with Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 15 and the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines (“Guidelines”).
3. In consideration of the mutual promises herein, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows.

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

“Agreement” means this Plea Agreement, including all exhibits and schedules.
“Court” means the [COUNTY] Judicial District Court presiding over the above-captioned matter.
“Defendant” has the meaning given in the Document Header.
“Executed Sentence” means the period of incarceration the Court orders the Defendant to serve immediately.
“Guidelines” means the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines promulgated by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
“Stay of Execution” means the Court’s judicial stay of a pronounced sentence as defined in Minn. Stat. § 609.135.
“State” has the meaning given in the Document Header.
“Sentencing Hearing” means the hearing at which the Court will impose sentence pursuant to Rule 27.03.

[// GUIDANCE: Add or delete defined terms as necessary for the particular case.]

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Charges and Plea

1.1 The Defendant agrees to plead [GUILTY/ALFORD] to Count [NUMBER] – [OFFENSE] (the “Pled-To Offense”).
1.2 Upon the Court’s acceptance of the plea:
 a. The State will move to dismiss Counts [##] at sentencing; and
 b. No additional charges arising out of the same course of conduct will be filed.

2. Factual Basis

2.1 Pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P. 15.01, the Defendant shall provide a sworn factual statement establishing each element of the Pled-To Offense.

3. Sentencing Parameters

3.1 Offense Severity Level: [SEVERITY LEVEL].
3.2 Criminal History Score (CHS): [0–6+].
3.3 Presumptive Sentence under the Guidelines: [XX] months.
3.4 Joint Recommendation:
 a. [STAY OF EXECUTION/STAY OF IMPOSITION/EXECUTED] sentence of [XX] months;
 b. [LOCAL JAIL TIME] days jail as a condition of probation;
 c. Supervised probation for [##] years with standard and special conditions set forth in Section 5.
3.5 Discretion of Court. The Parties acknowledge the Court is not bound by this recommendation but that, if the Court departs upward from Section 3.4, Defendant may withdraw the plea pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P. 15.04, subd. 3.

[// GUIDANCE: Insert departure-type language if an agreed dispositional or durational departure is contemplated.]

4. Restitution, Fees, and Assessments

4.1 Defendant shall pay restitution in the amount of [$_____] to [VICTIM NAME] under Minn. Stat. § 611A.04.
4.2 Mandatory surcharges, law library fees, and correctional fees shall be imposed as required by Minnesota law.

5. Conditional Release & Probationary Terms

5.1 Standard Conditions: obey all laws; keep Court and probation informed of current address; cooperate with probation; abstain from alcohol/controlled substances unless prescribed; submit to testing.
5.2 Special Conditions:
 a. Chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations;
 b. No contact with [VICTIM/LOCATION] without written Court approval;
 c. [OTHER CONDITIONS].

6. Cooperation Obligations (If Applicable)

6.1 Defendant shall provide truthful testimony and full cooperation in the prosecution of [CO-DEFENDANT] as requested by the State.
6.2 Failure to cooperate constitutes a material breach under Section VI.

7. Waivers and Rights Acknowledgment

7.1 Trial Rights. By pleading guilty, Defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waives the right to a jury trial, to confront and cross-examine witnesses, to compel witnesses, to remain silent, and to the presumption of innocence.
7.2 Appeal Waiver. Defendant waives the right to appeal the conviction and any pre-trial rulings. Defendant does not waive the right to appeal:
 a. An upward durational or dispositional departure;
 b. Any sentence that is illegal or exceeds the statutory maximum.
7.3 Collateral Consequences. Defendant acknowledges possible immigration, firearm, and civil commitment consequences of this plea.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

4.1 Defendant represents and warrants that:
 a. Defendant is competent, has reviewed this Agreement with counsel, and enters it freely and voluntarily;
 b. No promises or inducements exist other than those contained herein;
 c. Defendant is satisfied with counsel’s representation.

4.2 The State represents and warrants that:
 a. The undersigned prosecutor has full authority to bind the State to this Agreement;
 b. The State has disclosed all exculpatory information required by Brady and its progeny.

4.3 Survival. The warranties in this Section survive entry of judgment.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Defendant shall appear at all future court dates and comply with all terms of release.
5.2 Defendant shall not engage in criminal conduct pending sentencing.
5.3 The State shall file a sentencing worksheet reflecting the agreed Guidelines calculations no later than [DATE].

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

6.1 Events of Default. The following constitute a default:
 a. Failure to appear at any scheduled hearing;
 b. Violation of Section 5 conditions;
 c. Providing materially false information to the Court or probation;
 d. Refusal to provide the factual basis.

6.2 Notice and Cure. Upon default, the State shall provide written notice to Defendant’s counsel. If the default is curable, Defendant has [72] hours to cure.

6.3 Remedies upon Default. If uncured, the State may, at its sole discretion:
 a. Declare this Agreement null and void;
 b. Reinstate all dismissed or amended charges;
 c. Introduce Defendant’s sworn plea testimony as substantive evidence at trial.

6.4 Attorney Fees & Costs. The prevailing party on any motion to enforce this Agreement may recover reasonable attorney fees.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

7.1 Limitation of Liability. The Parties agree that the maximum criminal liability of Defendant is limited to the sentence imposed under Section 3.
7.2 Force Majeure. Should court operations be suspended due to public health or other emergency, all deadlines herein are tolled for the period of suspension.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the criminal laws of the State of Minnesota.
8.2 Forum Selection. Any dispute regarding interpretation or enforcement shall be submitted to the [COUNTY] Judicial District Court.
8.3 Arbitration. The Parties acknowledge arbitration is unavailable in criminal matters.
8.4 Jury Waiver. As set forth in Section 7.1, Defendant waives the right to a jury trial by entering this plea.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations.
9.2 Amendment & Waiver. No modification is effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties and approved by the Court. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
9.3 Assignment. Neither Party may assign rights or obligations under this Agreement.
9.4 Severability. If any provision is held unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force, and the Court may reform the Agreement to effectuate the Parties’ intent.
9.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including facsimile or electronic signatures, each of which is deemed an original.
9.6 Headings. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.

A. DEFENDANT

[DEFENDANT NAME]
Date: __

B. DEFENSE COUNSEL

I certify that I have fully explained the terms of this Agreement to the Defendant, believe the Defendant understands them, and believe the Defendant is entering into the Agreement knowingly and voluntarily.

[DEFENSE COUNSEL NAME], Attorney ID #__
Date: __

C. STATE OF MINNESOTA

[PROSECUTOR NAME], Assistant [COUNTY] County Attorney
Attorney ID #__
Date: __

D. COURT APPROVAL

The Court has reviewed the foregoing Agreement, finds it to be lawful, and accepts the Defendant’s plea pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P. 15. The matter is set for Sentencing on [DATE] at [TIME].

[JUDGE NAME], Judge of District Court
Date: __

[// GUIDANCE: Verify that all statutory references, dates, and numerical figures align with the final complaint, sentencing worksheet, and probation intake documents before filing.]