Crookston: Joseph Sudar Jr. Booked for Failure to Appear
CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph John Sudar Jr. was booked into the Polk County Jail on June 18, 2026.
The booking entry lists a failure-to-appear allegation.
It connects the allegation to a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor case.
The record cites Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.
The entry does not identify the underlying case or original charge.
Sudar was born on February 25, 1981.
He was 45 years old on the listed booking date.
Booking Details
The supplied record provides only basic booking information.
It does not explain which court appearance was missed.
The entry also omits the scheduled hearing date.
No court file number was included in the supplied information.
No bail amount or release terms were listed.
The record does not state how Sudar entered custody.
The booking date may differ from the alleged violation date.
The supplied entry does not clarify that point.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 609.49 addresses release and failure to appear.
Subdivision 2 applies to people charged with gross misdemeanors or misdemeanors.
The law covers an intentional failure to appear for trial.
The person must have received notice or a release condition requiring an appearance.
A violation under this subdivision is a misdemeanor.
The statute also provides a possible defense.
Circumstances beyond a person’s control may support that defense.
The booking entry does not explain the facts behind the allegation.
A criminal complaint may provide more detail.
Court records may also identify the underlying case.
They may list future hearings and release conditions.
Booking Is Not Proof of Guilt
A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody.
It does not prove that a crime occurred.
Sudar is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may change or dismiss allegations after reviewing the case.
Court dates and custody status can change.
Readers should use official records for the latest information.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston.
County information is available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.