The path from initial summons to jury verdict spanned roughly twelve months of intense procedural friction. Hanson represented herself through significant portions of the pre-trial hearings, challenging the jurisdiction of the court and the legal legitimacy of the executive orders.
| Date | Procedural Stage | Official Legal Action |
|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | Initial Citation & Civil Filing | Albert Lea Police log citations; Minnesota AG Keith Ellison files separate civil enforcement lawsuit. |
| March 2021 | Criminal Arraignment | Formal misdemeanor charges entered in Freeborn County District Court. |
| December 8, 9, 2021 | Jury Trial | Two-day jury trial overseen by District Judge Joseph Bueltel; jury returns guilty verdict on all six counts. |
| December 17, 2021 | Sentencing Hearing | Judge Bueltel sentences Hanson to 90 days in Freeborn County Jail and imposes a $1,000 fine. |
| September 2022 | Appellate Review | Minnesota Court of Appeals affirms the jury verdict and rejects constitutional challenges. |
