MN SF3438

Supreme Court receives $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 to establish a competitive grant program for courthouse safety and security improvements as a onetime appropriation.

District Courts receives $1,547,000 for fiscal year 2017 to increase juror per diem to $20 and juror mileage reimbursement rate to 54 cents per mile.

Corrections receives $5,741,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $34,317,000 for fiscal year 2017, including funding for challenge incarceration program capacity expansion, expanded medical and mental health services with 24-hour nursing at four facilities, additional correctional officers, and technology support.

Guardian Ad Litem Board receives $1,581,000 for fiscal year 2017 to hire additional guardians ad litem to comply with federal and state mandates and court orders for representing children in juvenile and family court proceedings.

Public Safety receives $650,000 for fiscal year 2017 for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension DNA lab including eight additional forensic scientists, with a base of $1,000,000 in fiscal years 2018 and 2019.

Human Rights receives $900,000 for fiscal year 2017 to enhance statewide outreach, education, and enforcement of the Human Rights Act, with a base of $800,000 in fiscal years 2018 and 2019.