HF480 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
County attorneys required to record and report reason for dismissing charges, Sentencing Guidelines Commission required to report information on dismissals to legislature, and county attorneys required to post information on dismissals to publicly accessible website.
Related bill: SF1369
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill proposed in Minnesota requires county attorneys to document and share the reasons for dismissing criminal charges. Additionally, it mandates the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to include these details in an annual report to the legislature. Furthermore, the information about charge dismissals must be posted by county attorneys on a publicly accessible website. These requirements are aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the legal process regarding the dismissal of charges. This bill amends a section of the Minnesota Statutes and proposes new coding for related laws.
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 |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision requiring inclusion of report summary from county attorneys."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill adds a responsibility to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission regarding reports on dismissals under section 244.09.",
"modified": [
"Legislature report must now also include a summary and analysis of dismissals with prosecutor agreement."
]
},
"citation": "244.09"
}
]