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MN SF3331

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Pappas

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Creates Minnesota Statutes section 611A.95 requiring certifying entities (law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice authorities) to timely process visa certification documents for crime victims.

  • Establishes 90-day processing deadline for certification requests, or 14 days if the victim is in removal proceedings; expedited certification requests must be raised at the time of the initial request.

  • Requires head of each certifying entity to designate an agent responsible for processing certifications, providing outreach to victims about the certification process, and maintaining written or electronic records of all requests and responses.

  • Mandates all certifying entities implement a language access protocol for non-English-speaking crime victims.

  • Prohibits certifying entities from disclosing a victim's immigration status except to comply with federal law, legal process, or if authorized by the victim.

Legislative Description

Victims of crimes visa certification documents timely processing requirements

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/30/2016

Full Bill Text

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