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MN HF3016
Bill
Status
4/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tony Cornish
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to post information about release hearings on its website at least 30 days before a hearing for inmates sentenced to life imprisonment for first-degree murder involving the killing of a peace officer or correctional facility guard.
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Posted information is limited to public details about the inmate, case circumstances, and scheduled hearing information only.
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Allows members of the public to submit written statements during the review hearing.
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Preserves all existing rights of victims, victim families, inmates, and criminal justice community members to notice and participation in release hearings.
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 244.05, by adding subdivision 9.
Legislative Description
Peace officer murderer release hearings public notice required and public participation allowed.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance
4/23/2012