MN SF1014

Establishes strict and intensive supervision and treatment (SIST) regimen for civilly committed sex offenders as alternative to secure facility placement, with courts determining appropriate disposition within 60 days of commitment.

Modifies civil commitment procedures by eliminating special review board recommendations in favor of direct judicial appeal panel decisions for transfer, provisional discharge, and discharge determinations.

Creates independent evaluation unit within Department of Human Services to conduct biennial reviews of committed persons, assessing treatment progress, public risk, and alternative placement suitability.

Requires public education campaign by Commissioner of Human Services about 2012 MSOP class action lawsuit, court rulings, and legislative response; includes education for judges, attorneys, and court-appointed examiners.

Appropriates $875,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $1,149,000 in fiscal year 2015 to implement provisions, with base funding of $1,149,000 for FY 2016 and $1,289,000 for FY 2017; effective August 1, 2013.