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MN HF2010

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jack Considine

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Establishes formal procedures for disciplining local correctional officers employed by detention and correctional facilities in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 641.

  • Requires a signed written complaint to be filed before an officer's formal statement can be taken, with the officer and exclusive representative receiving a summary of allegations.

  • Guarantees officers the right to have a union representative or attorney present during formal statements, which must be recorded and provided to the officer without charge or undue delay.

  • Mandates that formal statement sessions occur during the officer's regularly scheduled work shift when practicable, with compensation at the officer's current rate if held outside regular hours.

  • Prohibits public release of officer photographs without written permission, requires disclosure of investigative reports to officers (except confidential informant identities), and bars retaliation for exercising rights under this section.

Legislative Description

Local correctional officer discipline procedures act established.

Last Action

Referred by Chair to Corrections Division

3/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/7/2019
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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