CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ira James Kier, 29, was listed in Polk County jail booking information dated Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The booking entry lists a misdemeanor allegation involving failure to appear in court.
The listed offense concerns a court appearance connected to a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor case.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2.
The supplied information does not identify the original case or explain the circumstances surrounding Kier’s booking.
Failure to Appear Allegation
According to the supplied Polk County jail record, Kier was booked on a failure-to-appear allegation.
The listed offense is described as “Failure to Appear-Chgd/Convicted Gross Misd/Misd.”
The record identifies the offense as a misdemeanor, marked “MS.”
The booking information does not identify the original criminal allegation or the court hearing involved.
It also does not establish why Kier allegedly missed the required appearance.
No additional offenses were included in the supplied entry.
What Minnesota Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.49, certain intentional failures to appear in court can result in criminal charges.
Subdivision 2 addresses people charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses who intentionally fail to appear for trial.
The law requires qualifying notice or a release condition requiring the person to appear.
Not every missed court appearance automatically establishes a criminal offense.
State law also recognizes a defense when circumstances beyond the person’s control prevented the required appearance.
The supplied booking information does not establish which circumstances are alleged in Kier’s case.
Possible Penalties
A violation of Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2, is classified as a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.
Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.
The booking entry does not establish that Kier intentionally missed a required trial appearance.
Polk County Jail Booking Details
Kier’s supplied booking date is October 31, 2026.
His date of birth is listed as February 19, 1997.
He was 29 years old at the time of the listed booking.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston serves Polk County and neighboring counties.
The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.
The supplied entry does not include a booking time, bond amount, or release date.
It also does not provide a new court hearing date or case number.
Court Records and Case Status
Readers can review official facility information through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website.
Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The supplied jail entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a separate criminal complaint.
A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.
Kier is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Further details about the allegation were not provided in the available booking information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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