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MN HF3003
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Winkler
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 480.30, subdivision 1 to expand the Supreme Court's judicial education program requirements for district court judges
- Adds requirement for judges to receive training on "the specific needs of child witnesses during testimony" as a new sixth component of the program
- Maintains existing training requirements on child and adolescent sexual abuse, domestic abuse, harassment, stalking, and related court issues
- Requires continued emphasis on coordination between court and legal victim advocacy services, including education on programs within law enforcement and prosecuting authorities
Legislative Description
Judicial training required on needs of child witnesses.
Last Action
Author added Simonson
3/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary Finance and Policy3/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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