MN HF3936

Establishes a Board of Special Prosecution consisting of five members appointed by the governor: three public members (including at least one person who has experienced peace officer use of force and one person of color), one county or city attorney, and one peace officer.

Creates an independent state special prosecutor position with sole prosecutorial jurisdiction over officer-involved incidents resulting in death or great bodily harm, appointed by the board for a two-year term and removable only for cause.

Requires all prosecutions for peace officer-initiated use of force cases to be commenced by complaint rather than indictment, regardless of the maximum punishment for the offense.

Mandates immediate notification of the special prosecutorial office when a peace officer is involved in an officer-involved incident, with chief law enforcement officers and county attorneys responsible for reporting.

Requires the state special prosecutor to issue public reports explaining decisions not to pursue charges, and the board to submit biennial reports to the legislature by November 15 of each even-numbered year with activities and recommended legal changes.