MN HF2697

Appropriates $7,764.70 from the general fund to the commissioner of corrections in fiscal year 2020 for settlement of claims against the state.

Funds cover losses suffered while incarcerated in state correctional facilities and injuries sustained during community service or sentence-to-service work.

Allocates $5,889.70 for sentence-to-service and community work service claims under $7,000 and other claims already paid by the department.

Allocates $1,875 as payment to Ricky Ritchie for permanent injuries to his left little finger sustained while performing assigned duties at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Rush City.

Appropriation is available until June 30, 2020.