MN HF1737

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.135, subdivision 2, to clarify maximum lengths for stayed sentences across different offense categories.

Establishes that stayed sentences for felonies (other than specified offenses) are limited to four years or the maximum imprisonment period, whichever is longer.

Sets maximum stay periods of six years for gross misdemeanors and certain felonies including DWI and criminal sexual conduct offenses, with unsupervised probation required for the final year unless otherwise determined by the court.

Allows courts to extend probation terms by up to one year for unpaid restitution and up to three years for incomplete court-ordered treatment, subject to hearings and specific findings.

Establishes that stays of sentence for 32 specified felony offenses (including drug crimes, murder, assault, robbery, and sexual conduct offenses) are governed exclusively by this section and not by the Sentencing Guidelines, effective the day following final enactment for crimes committed on or after that date.