Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 24, 2025, Jessica Johnson, a 34-year-old female inmate at the Beltrami County Jail, was taken into custody for allegedly failing to appear in court on felony charges. According to Minnesota Statute 609.49, intentionally failing to appear in court when required, after being notified that such failure is a criminal offense, constitutes a felony.
Inmate Details:
- Name: Jessica Johnson
- Race: I
- Sex/Age: Female, 34
- Height: 5’3″
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
- Custody Date: January 24, 2025
- Court Branch Info: District Court
Charge Details:
- Case Number: 25-001261
- Charge: Failure to Appear-Charged/Convicted of Felony
- Severity: Felony
- Bail Amount: Not specified
- Court Date: Not specified
- Court Branch Info: District Court
Under Minnesota law, a person charged with or convicted of a felony who intentionally fails to appear in court as required, after being notified that such failure is a criminal offense, is guilty of a crime for failure to appear. The sentence for this offense can be up to one-half of the maximum term of imprisonment or fine, or both, provided for the underlying crime for which the person failed to appear. However, this maximum sentence shall not be less than a term of imprisonment of one year and one day or a fine of $1,500, or both.
It’s important to note that if a person who fails to appear voluntarily surrenders within 48 hours after the required appearance time, the charge must be dismissed. This provision does not apply if the individual is apprehended by law enforcement authorities.
As of now, no court date has been specified for Johnson’s case. The Beltrami County District Court handles filings for various matters, including criminal cases.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me