HF330 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission required to maintain a publicly searchable database, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1372
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes the creation of a publicly accessible and searchable database managed by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission. This online tool will allow anyone to search for and view details about criminal sentences handed out by courts within the state. The database is designed for transparency and will include a variety of searchable information such as case numbers, defendant details, offenses, and other sentencing data while ensuring that private or sensitive information remains confidential.
In addition to establishing the database, the bill also requests funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the development and maintenance of this online platform, with plans to continue funding in subsequent years.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A requirement for a public website with searchable database on criminal sentences is introduced."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill mandates the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission to maintain a publicly searchable database under section 244.09.",
"modified": [
"Amends section 244.09 to add these new requirements."
]
},
"citation": "244.09"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Data privacy terms referenced to ensure non-public data is excluded from the database.",
"modified": [
"References existing data privacy definitions to clarify searchable database content."
]
},
"citation": "13.02"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Inclusion of sentencing worksheet information as per existing regulations under section 609.115.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies which existing sentencing documentation must be included in the newly required database."
]
},
"citation": "609.115"
}
]