MN HF3511

Changes terminology throughout Minnesota sex offender program statutes from "client" to "civilly committed sex offender" to clarify the legal status of individuals in the program.

Adds new definition of "judicial hold" to mean any person subject to a judicial hold order under section 253B.185.

Establishes evaluation requirements for the sex offender treatment program using a consultant group of four national experts (three mental health treatment providers and one non-treatment professional with program oversight experience).

Expands the Minnesota sex offender program to provide assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment, supervision, and other services to civilly committed sex offenders including secure treatment facilities, consultative services, community-based services, and transition services.

Modifies vocational work program provisions regarding pay rates, wage deductions, employment status, and liability protections for individuals participating in the program.