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MN HF2991
Bill
Status
2/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Debra Hilstrom
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 611.271 to expand documents that courts must provide to public defenders at no charge.
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Court administrators, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement agencies must furnish copies of documents to district public defenders, state public defenders, and attorneys working for public defense corporations upon request.
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Documents provided at no charge include police reports, photographs, grand jury transcripts, audiotapes, videotapes, and audio or video files in electronic format.
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When files are provided in electronic format, the provider must include the software needed to open, view, or play the electronic files upon request of the public defender.
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Nothing in the section compels production of documents that are not discoverable under court rules, court orders, or chapter 13.
Legislative Description
Court authorized to furnish any electronic copies of documents to public defender at no charge.
Last Action
House: HF indefinitely postponed
4/6/2010