MN SF2778

Expands the definition of "exonerated" to include cases where a conviction is vacated or reversed on grounds consistent with innocence, or a new trial is ordered, provided remaining felony charges are dismissed or the person is acquitted, and 60 days pass without new charges being filed.

Increases minimum monetary damages from $25,000 to $50,000 per year of imprisonment and $25,000 per year of supervised release or probation, with no aggregate cap on total damages.

Allows claimants to recover restitution, assessments, court costs, medical expenses, lost wages, education costs up to a four-year public university degree, child support arrearages, and reintegration expenses.

Caps additional damages (economic, medical, noneconomic, education, and reintegration) at $100,000 per year of imprisonment and $50,000 per year of supervised release or probation.

Extends the filing deadline for people who did not meet previous requirements as of July 1, 2018, allowing them to file claims between July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2020.