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MN HF2400
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedrick Frazier
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that newly discovered evidence must establish innocence by a "clear and convincing standard," allowing courts to consider evidence that provides facts necessary to sustain legally cognizable postconviction claims
- Requires that any petition invoking exceptions to the two-year filing deadline must be filed within two years of when the claim arises
- Extends the state's response time to postconviction petitions from 20 days to 45 days after filing
- Applies to newly discovered evidence including scientific evidence that could not have been discovered through due diligence and is not cumulative or for impeachment purposes
- Effective date of August 1, 2024 for all amendments
Legislative Description
Postconviction relief petition standard and timing amended based on newly discovered evidence.
Last Action
Second reading
3/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety Finance and Policy2/22/2024
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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