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MN HF3003

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Winkler

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

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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