This legislative bill amends Minnesota law to improve how decisions are made regarding the pretrial release of individuals arrested for certain domestic violence-related offenses. Specifically, it requires that judges must record the reasons for their decisions about whether to release someone who has been arrested for crimes such as domestic abuse, harassment, violations of protective orders, or stalking. The judge must consider the safety of the victim and the public, and the likelihood that the arrested person will appear at future legal proceedings.

If a judge decides to release the individual, they must impose specific conditions to protect the victim and ensure the individual appears at future court dates. These conditions can include orders that prevent the accused from contacting the victim, require them to move out of a shared home, prohibit them from possessing weapons, and restrict their use of alcohol or drugs.

Also, the bill allows judges to issue temporary restraining orders or orders for protection on their own initiative or at the request of the prosecutor or victim, and these orders remain in place until a final decision is made in the case. If the person under the restraining order requests a hearing to contest it, the hearing must be held within seven days.

Overall, the bill aims to protect victims of domestic violence and enhance public safety by ensuring careful, recorded judicial decision-making regarding the release of accused individuals under specific protective conditions.