MN SF2863

Amends victim notice requirements to inform sexual assault victims of their opportunity to obtain status information about unrestricted sexual assault examination kits under section 611A.27.

Establishes procedures for handling sexual assault examination kits, defining kits as "restricted" (without signed release form) or "unrestricted" (with signed release form authorizing law enforcement submission to forensic laboratory).

Requires law enforcement agencies to retrieve unrestricted kits from health care providers within 10 days of notification and submit them to forensic laboratories within 60 days, unless the results would not add evidentiary value.

Creates victim right to request status information about submitted kits, including submission date and whether a DNA profile was obtained, with law enforcement agencies required to respond within 30 days.

Requires all law enforcement agencies to adopt policies by January 1, 2019 designating representatives to respond to victim requests, allowing victims to designate other persons to request information on their behalf, and establishing procedures for victims to reclassify restricted kits as unrestricted.