SF1813 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Brady-Giglio lists prosecuting agencies guidelines and process provision

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes guidelines and procedures for prosecuting agencies in Minnesota regarding Brady-Giglio lists, which track law enforcement officers with histories of untruthfulness, bias, criminal convictions, or other credibility issues. It outlines the rights of officers to be notified before being placed on such a list, the process for contesting inclusion, and the agencies' responsibilities in maintaining and reviewing these lists. The bill also specifies that unsubstantiated or unintentional conduct should not be considered grounds for inclusion. Additionally, it requires annual coordination between prosecuting agencies and law enforcement to review policies and ensures that agencies fulfill their legal obligations to disclose credibility issues in criminal proceedings. Lastly, it establishes protections for officers' personnel files while allowing limited information sharing for Brady-Giglio determinations.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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