HF 4020 Summary

• Adds definitions for "conservator," "guardian," and "power of attorney" to the predatory offender registration statute.

• Authorizes guardians, conservators, and individuals with valid power of attorney to complete verification and registration paperwork on behalf of persons required to register.

• Expands the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's authority to verify addresses of registrants living outside Minnesota through verification letters, criminal justice agency communications, online registry checks, and motor vehicle records.

• Clarifies that the Bureau is the sole determinant of whether verification information is sufficient and may use multiple verification methods.

• Makes technical updates to definitions including "corrections agent," "dwelling," "primary address," "secondary address," and "work" in Minnesota Statutes section 243.166.