{"id":59286,"date":"2026-10-23T04:10:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=59286"},"modified":"2026-10-21T06:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:08:05","slug":"cassandra-paul-booked-on-failure-to-appear-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cassandra-paul-booked-on-failure-to-appear-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Cassandra Paul Booked on Failure-to-Appear Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cassandra Paul Booked on Failure-to-Appear Charge<\/h2>\n

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 Cassandra May Paul, 57, was listed in a recent Polk County Jail booking involving a misdemeanor failure-to-appear allegation.<\/p>\n

According to the supplied jail record, Paul was booked on October 19, 2026. The offense involves an alleged failure to appear in court in connection with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor case.<\/p>\n

Misdemeanor Failure-to-Appear Allegation<\/h2>\n

The Polk County Jail entry lists one offense associated with Paul: failure to appear in connection with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor proceeding.<\/p>\n

The allegation references Minnesota Statute 609.49<\/a>, subdivision 2.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota law, a person charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor may face a separate misdemeanor charge for intentionally failing to appear for trial after receiving the required notice or being released under conditions requiring a personal appearance.<\/p>\n

The supplied jail record does not identify the original case or the court proceeding Paul allegedly missed.<\/p>\n

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Cassandra May Paul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Understanding Failure to Appear in Minnesota<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law establishes separate failure-to-appear provisions depending on the classification of the underlying criminal case.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2 of Section 609.49 applies to qualifying gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor proceedings and classifies the failure-to-appear offense itself as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The statute also recognizes an affirmative defense when a person can establish that circumstances beyond their control prevented the required appearance.<\/p>\n

However, the available booking information does not describe the circumstances surrounding Paul’s allegation.<\/p>\n

Polk County Jail Booking Information<\/h2>\n

The jail record identifies Paul by the full name Cassandra May Paul.<\/p>\n

Her date of birth is listed as April 17, 1969, making her 57 years old at the time of the October 19, 2026, booking.<\/p>\n

The supplied entry contains one failure-to-appear allegation.<\/p>\n

No bail amount, estimated release date, or additional charges were provided.<\/p>\n

Original Court Case and Hearing Details Not Provided<\/h2>\n

The booking record does not identify the underlying misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor allegation.<\/p>\n

It also does not specify the date of the court appearance Paul allegedly missed or explain the circumstances leading to her custody.<\/p>\n

No verified District Court file number, upcoming hearing date, or final case disposition was included.<\/p>\n

Readers can search publicly available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The booking reflects an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n

Paul is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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