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The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person accused of a crime has the right to be confronted with the witnesses against him (the confrontation clause), and states that:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

In Minnesota, the Sixth Amendment rights are upheld in the state's legal system. This means that individuals accused of a crime are guaranteed the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the jurisdiction where the crime occurred. The state ensures that the accused are informed of the charges against them, can confront and cross-examine witnesses who testify against them, and can subpoena witnesses to testify on their behalf. Additionally, the accused have the right to the assistance of an attorney for their defense. If an accused person cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to them at no cost. Minnesota courts adhere to these constitutional guarantees and have procedures in place to ensure that these rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process.

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