HF157 (False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses and issue administrative subpoenas in certain cases, and conforming changes made.
Related bill: SF555
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The bill being proposed allows city attorneys in Minnesota to take action in certain juvenile offense cases if the county attorney decides not to. Specifically, city attorneys will be able to file delinquency petitions, prosecute specific felony and gross misdemeanor offenses, and issue administrative subpoenas under certain conditions. This change aims to ensure that offenses, particularly those committed against peace officers, do not go unaddressed when a county attorney opts not to file a petition or prosecute. The bill also includes modifications to existing laws to enable these new responsibilities for city attorneys.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
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