S.F. 1197 - Summary

• Establishes mandatory indeterminate lifetime and statutory maximum sentences for repeat sex offenders convicted under sections 609.342-609.3453, with minimum terms of imprisonment specified by the court based on sentencing guidelines.

• Creates a special review panel consisting of the corrections commissioner and two retired judges to determine whether sex offenders serving life sentences should be released on supervised release.

• Requires lifetime conditional release supervision for all sex offenders sentenced under the specified sections, replacing the previous ten-year conditional release term, and prohibits subsequent civil commitment under chapter 253D for those sentenced under enhanced provisions.

• Mandates mandatory lifetime probation for sex offenders receiving stayed sentences, with provision to petition for probation removal after ten years without violations.

• Requires counties to provide appropriate community housing options for sex offenders based on the average annual number from the county under corrections custody, and appropriates funds for increased sex offender treatment in the Department of Corrections.