MN SF1287

Allows patients transferred out of secure facilities to voluntarily return for up to 60 days, with automatic revocation of transfer if not returned to original facility within that period; patient may petition special review board to challenge revocation.

Permits executive director to revoke transfers if remaining in nonsecure setting poses safety risks or patient regressed clinically; requires written revocation report within 7 days and patient must successfully re-petition before future transfers.

Enables patients on provisional discharge to voluntarily return to the Minnesota sex offender program for up to 60 days; provisional discharge is revoked if patient not returned within 60 days, with right to request special review board review.

Clarifies procedures for apprehending absent patients by requiring law enforcement to enter information into National Crime Information Center database, authorizing employees to apprehend patients, and directing MSOP to cover detention and transportation costs within 24 hours.

Expands definition of escape under section 609.485 to include removing or absconding from electronic monitoring devices; allows individuals provisionally discharged to petition after four years for modified community notification based on risk level rather than civil commitment status.