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Case Information

Case Number: 2 7 dash C R dash 2 2 dash 2 1 3 0 3
Case Title:State of Minnesota versus JAMES STERLING RELIFORD
Case Type: Criminal Traffic Mandatory
Date Filed: October 24, 2022
Case Location:Hennepin County, Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Case Status:Under Court Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
State of Minnesota
Attorneys Active
  • THELEN, DUSTIN MICHAEL - Lead Attorney
  • COLE, JUDITH L
  • MANEWITZ, THOMAS FRANKLIN
Defendant
RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING
Date of birth, September 23 1998
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3820
Alias: Also Known As RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING, Jr.
Attorneys Active
  • PASMANTER, ELI DANIEL - Lead Attorney
Attorneys Inactive
  • MORIARTY, CHRISTINA MARIE
  • RAINVILLE, PETER ANTHONY
  • REYNOLDS, ANDREA JANE

Inactive Warrants

List with 2 inactive warrants

RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING, Jr., Bench Warrant-fail to appear at a hearing

Judicial Officer: Hudleston, Sarah
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, May 28 2025,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 03:23 PM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Recalled Inactive
Warrant Status 2, Date, May 28 2025,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 01:30 PM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond

RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING, Bench Warrant

Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, July 19 2023,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 10:11 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Recalled Inactive
Warrant Status 2, Date, July 18 2023,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 03:23 PM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Disposition Date: July 13 2023
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

October 25 2022 Interim conditions for RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING

Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Expiration Date: 07/13/2023
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    100,000.00 U S dollars
  • Post Bail or Bond with Conditions
    20,000.00 U S dollars
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • No alcohol/controlled substance use
  • Random testing

October 24 2022 Interim conditions for RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING

Judicial Officer: Chou, Marta M.
Expiration Date: 10/25/2022
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    100,000.00 U S dollars
October 23, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #59

1 page
October 23, 2025
Request for Continuance
Index #58
August 13, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #57

1 page
August 13, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
August 5, 2025
Request for Continuance
Index #56
May 29, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #55

1 page
May 29, 2025
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: West, Sarah S.
Index #54
May 29, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
May 28, 2025
Warrant Recalled
Index #53
May 28, 2025
Fail to Appear at a hearing
Party: Defendant RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING
May 28, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
May 28, 2025
Warrant Issued
Index #52
May 7, 2025
Order to Appear
Judicial Officer: Wahl, Edward Thomas
Index #51

2 pages
May 7, 2025
Probation Violation Summons
Index #50

1 page
May 6, 2025
Probation Violation Report
Index #49
May 6, 2025
Proposed Probation Violation Summons or Warrant
Index #48
March 20, 2024
Probation Continued - Same Terms and Conditions
March 20, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
January 11, 2024
Returned Mail
Index #47

1 page
January 2, 2024
Amended Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #46

4 pages
January 2, 2024
Amended Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #45

1 page
December 12, 2023
Probation Continued - Same Terms and Conditions
December 12, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #44

1 page
December 12, 2023
Hearing Held Remote
December 12, 2023
Amended Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #43

4 pages
August 8, 2023
Exhibit List
Index #42

1 page
July 19, 2023
Amended Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #41

3 pages
July 19, 2023
Warrant Recalled
Index #40
July 19, 2023
Amended Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #39

1 page
July 18, 2023
Other Document
Index #38

1 page
July 18, 2023
Warrant Issued
Index #37
July 14, 2023
Sentencing Worksheet
Index #36
July 13, 2023
Non-Cash Bond Discharged
Index #35
July 13, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
July 13, 2023
Departure Report
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #34

2 pages
July 13, 2023
Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #33

3 pages
July 13, 2023
Order-Other
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #32

2 pages
July 12, 2023
Memorandum
Index #31

6 pages
July 10, 2023
Presentence Investigation Report
Index #30
May 8, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #29

1 page
May 8, 2023
Order-Presentence Investigation
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #28
May 8, 2023
Probation Referral Notification
Index #27

1 page
May 8, 2023
Petition to Enter Guilty Plea
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #26

5 pages
May 8, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
April 1, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #25

1 page
March 17, 2023
Order Denying Motion
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #24

7 pages
February 27, 2023
Memorandum
Index #23

7 pages
February 27, 2023
Taken Under Advisement
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #22
February 27, 2023
Taken Under Advisement
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Index #21
February 13, 2023
Memorandum
Index #20

4 pages
February 8, 2023
Notice of Motion and Motion
Index #19

4 pages
January 26, 2023
Order for Submissions-Under Advisement
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Party: Jurisdiction State of Minnesota; Attorney THELEN, DUSTIN MICHAEL
Index #18
January 26, 2023
Order for Submissions-Under Advisement
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Party: Attorney RAINVILLE, PETER ANTHONY; Defendant RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING
Index #17
January 26, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
January 26, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #16

1 page
January 26, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #15

1 page
December 23, 2022
Notice of Hearing
Index #14

1 page
November 21, 2022
Notice of Hearing
Index #13

1 page
November 21, 2022
Hearing Held Remote
November 17, 2022
Pre-Plea Worksheet
Index #12
November 9, 2022
Demand or Request for Discovery
Index #11

8 pages
November 2, 2022
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #10

2 pages
October 28, 2022
Notice of Hearing
Index #9

1 page
October 28, 2022
Law Enforcement Notice of Release and Appearance
Index #8

1 page
October 27, 2022
Non-Cash Bond Posted
Index #7

2 pages
October 25, 2022
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Index #6

1 page
October 25, 2022
Statement of Rights
Index #5
October 25, 2022
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Index #4
October 25, 2022
Hearing Held In-Person
October 25, 2022
Identity Verified
October 24, 2022
Application for Public Defender
Index #3
October 24, 2022
Pretrial Release Evaluation Form
Index #2
October 24, 2022
E-filed Comp-Order for Detention
Index #1

Unknown pages
Upcoming Hearings
Previous Hearings

January 2 2024 Amended Court Decision - Sentenced

Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Amended Reason: Court Order

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:

MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 60 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional

Condition - Adult:

1. Remain law-abiding, 07/13/2023
2. No same or similar, 07/13/2023
3. No alcohol/controlled substance use, With the exception of prescribed medications., 07/13/2023
4. Random testing, 07/13/2023
5. Cognitive skill training, 07/13/2023
6. Mental Health Evaluation, 07/13/2023
7. Obtain employment, 07/13/2023
8. Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval, 07/13/2023
9. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/13/2023
10. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/13/2023
11. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/13/2023
12. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/13/2023
13. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/13/2023
14. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/13/2023
15. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/13/2023
16. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/13/2023
17. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/13/2023
18. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/13/2023

Monitoring - Adult:

Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/13/2023 - 07/13/2026
Status: Active 07/13/2023

Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)

Fine Totals: $0.00
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/13/2026)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)

Local Confinement:

Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 14 Days
Time To Serve: 14 Days
Duration: 01/08/2024 2:00 PM
Comment: per 01/02/2024 Amended Order: ACF turn in date changed from 1/3 at 2:00 pm to 1/8 at 2:00. Report to ACF

Level of Sentence:

Convicted of a Felony

Prior Court Decisions

December 12 2023 Amended Court Decision - Sentenced
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Amended Reason: Court Order
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 
Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:
MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 60 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional
Condition - Adult:
1. Remain law-abiding, 07/13/2023
2. No same or similar, 07/13/2023
3. No alcohol/controlled substance use, With the exception of prescribed medications., 07/13/2023
4. Random testing, 07/13/2023
5. Cognitive skill training, 07/13/2023
6. Mental Health Evaluation, 07/13/2023
7. Obtain employment, 07/13/2023
8. Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval, 07/13/2023
9. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/13/2023
10. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/13/2023
11. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/13/2023
12. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/13/2023
13. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/13/2023
14. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/13/2023
15. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/13/2023
16. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/13/2023
17. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/13/2023
18. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/13/2023
Monitoring - Adult:
Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/13/2023 - 07/13/2026
Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)
Fine Totals: $0.00
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/13/2026)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)
Local Confinement:
Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 14 Days
Time To Serve: 14 Days
Duration: 01/03/2024 2:00 PM
Comment: Report to ACF
Level of Sentence:
Convicted of a Felony
July 19 2023 Amended Court Decision - Sentenced
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
Amended Reason: Modification
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 
Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:
MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 60 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional
Condition - Adult:
1. Remain law-abiding, 07/13/2023
2. No same or similar, 07/13/2023
3. No alcohol/controlled substance use, With the exception of prescribed medications., 07/13/2023
4. Random testing, 07/13/2023
5. Cognitive skill training, 07/13/2023
6. Mental Health Evaluation, 07/13/2023
7. Obtain employment, 07/13/2023
8. Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval, 07/13/2023
9. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/13/2023
10. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/13/2023
11. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/13/2023
12. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/13/2023
13. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/13/2023
14. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/13/2023
15. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/13/2023
16. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/13/2023
17. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/13/2023
18. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/13/2023
Local Confinement:
Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 90 Days
Time To Serve: 90 Days
Duration: 07/20/2023 6:00 PM
Comment: Per amended order dated 7/19/2023-change turn in date ot 7/20/2023 by 6:00 pm You must serve 30 days in the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility (ACF); Immediately approved for work/school release (Huber) & Immediately approved for Treatment; Upon release, serve 60 days on Electronic Home Monitoring. If eligible, you are approved for immediate furloughs for job-seeking, work, school, and treatment. You will be transported to Client and Community Restoration at 3000 North 2nd Street in Minneapolis upon release from the Workhouse to start EHM
Monitoring - Adult:
Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/13/2023 - 07/13/2026
Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)
Fine Totals: $0.00
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/13/2026)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)
Level of Sentence:
Convicted of a Felony
July 13 2023 Court Decision - Sentenced
Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 
Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:
MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 60 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional
Condition - Adult:
1. Remain law-abiding, 07/13/2023
2. No same or similar, 07/13/2023
3. No alcohol/controlled substance use, With the exception of prescribed medications., 07/13/2023
4. Random testing, 07/13/2023
5. Cognitive skill training, 07/13/2023
6. Mental Health Evaluation, 07/13/2023
7. Obtain employment, 07/13/2023
8. Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval, 07/13/2023
9. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/13/2023
10. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/13/2023
11. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/13/2023
12. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/13/2023
13. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/13/2023
14. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/13/2023
15. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/13/2023
16. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/13/2023
17. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/13/2023
18. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/13/2023
Local Confinement:
Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 90 Days
Time To Serve: 90 Days
Duration: 07/17/2023 6:00 PM
Comment: You must serve 30 days in the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility (ACF); Immediately approved for work/school release (Huber) & Immediately approved for Treatment; Upon release, serve 60 days on Electronic Home Monitoring. If eligible, you are approved for immediate furloughs for job-seeking, work, school, and treatment. You will be transported to Client and Community Restoration at 3000 North 2nd Street in Minneapolis upon release from the Workhouse to start EHM
Monitoring - Adult:
Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/13/2023 - 07/13/2026
Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)
Fine Totals: $0.00
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/13/2026)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)
Level of Sentence:
Convicted of a Felony

July 13 2023 Disposition

Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

May 8 2023 Plea

Judicial Officer: Quam, Jay

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: October 21 2022
Guilty

Appearance Bond

RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING
List with 2 statuses for Appearance Bond
Number 1, Status Discharged, July 13 2023
Number 2, Status Posted, October 27 2022
 
Bond Amount 20,000.00 U S dollars

Defendant - RELIFORD, JAMES STERLING

Fines and Fees, 153.00 U S dollars
Restitution, 0.00 U S dollars
Total Payments and Credits, -153.00 U S dollars
Current Balance as of November 20 2025, 0.00 U S dollars

Transaction Details

List with 2 transactions
Transaction 1 Date, July 13 2023
Transaction 1 Type, Credit Waived
Transaction 1 Amount, -153.00 U S dollars
Transaction 2 Date, July 13 2023
Transaction 2 Type, Charge
Transaction 2 Amount, 153.00 U S dollars
Search executed on 11/20/2025 10:49 AM