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MN HF3905
Bill
Status
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brad Tabke
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AI Summary
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Expands authority of correctional supervision officers to take persons into custody and transport them to treatment facilities for mental health crises or chemical dependency, matching the existing authority granted to peace officers and health officers.
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Defines "correctional supervision officer" as an employee of the state, Community Corrections Act county, or county probation office who provides correctional supervision under chapter 244, including probation officers, agents, and supervisory staff.
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Authorizes correctional supervision officers or persons under their supervision to transport chemically dependent or intoxicated individuals to treatment facilities or home if no danger to self or others exists.
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Requires correctional supervision officers to file written applications for facility admission that specify reasons and circumstances for custody, with copies provided to the detained person and contact information for receiving release notices.
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Maintains existing 72-hour emergency hold periods, court release procedures, and notification requirements to relevant parties when persons are released or discharged from treatment facilities.
Legislative Description
Correctional supervision officers authorized to medically respond to supervised persons who relapse to substance abuse or have mental health crisis.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Corrections Division
2/27/2020