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MN HF26

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Paul Novotny

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2020 5th Special Session

AI Summary

  • Makes public all data held by law enforcement agencies regarding the identity of any person or entity that posted bail or bond to secure release, but only for cases involving crimes against persons listed in section 611A.031 or crimes of violence as defined in section 629.725.

  • Requires judges to notify the agency having custody of an arrested or detained person when money bail is posted, including the amount posted and identity of the person or entity posting bail (for applicable crime categories).

  • Requires courts to provide custody agencies with copies of surety affidavits for defendants charged with crimes against persons listed in section 611A.031 or crimes of violence.

  • Requires courts to notify custody agencies when a corporation posts a surety bond, recognizance, or undertaking on behalf of a defendant charged with applicable crimes, including the bond amount and identity of the posting entity.

  • All sections become effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement agency data on person or entity that posted bail required to be public, and notice required to agency having custody of arrested or detained person when bail or a bond is posted.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division

10/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law10/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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