MN SF1241

Establishes a presumptive minimum executed sentence of 3 years for persons convicted of sex offenses under Minnesota Statutes sections 609.342 to 609.345 or 609.3453 within 15 years of a previous sex offense conviction.

Maximum sentence cannot exceed the legal maximum for the offense of which the person is convicted.

Court may stay execution of sentence only if a professional assessment shows the offender is accepted by and can respond to treatment at a long-term inpatient sex offender treatment program approved by the commissioner of corrections.

If sentence is stayed, court must impose conditions of probation including local jail or workhouse incarceration and successful completion of the treatment program and aftercare.

Effective August 1, 2013, and applies to all crimes committed on or after that date.