{"id":71481,"date":"2026-11-06T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71481"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:37:53","slug":"crookston-jail-books-ira-kier-on-failure-to-appear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-jail-books-ira-kier-on-failure-to-appear\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Jail Books Ira Kier on Failure to Appear"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Ira James Kier, 29, was listed in Polk County jail booking information dated Saturday, October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking entry lists a misdemeanor allegation involving failure to appear in court.<\/p>\n

The listed offense concerns a court appearance connected to a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor case.<\/p>\n

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not identify the original case or explain the circumstances surrounding Kier’s booking.<\/p>\n

Failure to Appear Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Polk County jail record, Kier was booked on a failure-to-appear allegation.<\/p>\n

The listed offense is described as “Failure to Appear-Chgd\/Convicted Gross Misd\/Misd.”<\/p>\n

The record identifies the offense as a misdemeanor, marked “MS.”<\/p>\n

The booking information does not identify the original criminal allegation or the court hearing involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not establish why Kier allegedly missed the required appearance.<\/p>\n

No additional offenses were included in the supplied entry.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.49<\/a>, certain intentional failures to appear in court can result in criminal charges.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2 addresses people charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses who intentionally fail to appear for trial.<\/p>\n

The law requires qualifying notice or a release condition requiring the person to appear.<\/p>\n

Not every missed court appearance automatically establishes a criminal offense.<\/p>\n

State law also recognizes a defense when circumstances beyond the person’s control prevented the required appearance.<\/p>\n

The supplied booking information does not establish which circumstances are alleged in Kier’s case.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n

A violation of Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2, is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.<\/p>\n

The booking entry does not establish that Kier intentionally missed a required trial appearance.<\/p>\n

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Ira James Kier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Kier’s supplied booking date is October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

His date of birth is listed as February 19, 1997.<\/p>\n

He was 29 years old at the time of the listed booking.<\/p>\n

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston serves Polk County and neighboring counties.<\/p>\n

The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The supplied entry does not include a booking time, bond amount, or release date.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide a new court hearing date or case number.<\/p>\n

Court Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n

Readers can review official facility information through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied jail entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a separate criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n

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

Further details about the allegation were not provided in the available booking information.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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