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MN HF2010
Bill
Status
3/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jack Considine
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AI Summary
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Establishes formal procedures for disciplining local correctional officers employed by detention and correctional facilities in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 641.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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