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MN HF3671

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dan Wolgamott

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the commissioner of corrections to contract with counties to place convicted persons in county jails or detention centers when 90 days or less remain in their imprisonment term.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 609.105, subdivision 2, regarding placement of confinement for convicted persons.

  • Allows for alternative placement outside Department of Corrections facilities for short-term sentences instead of state prison or reformatory confinement.

  • Authored by Representatives Wolgamott, Tabke, and Poston; introduced February 24, 2020, and referred to the Corrections Division.

Legislative Description

County jail or detention center placement authorized for defendants with 90 days or less remaining of imprisonment terms.

Last Action

Second reading

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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