MN SF5136

Reduces the time period for criminal investigative data to become inactive from 30 years to 20 years after the commission of an offense, or upon expiration of the statute of limitations, whichever comes earliest.

Maintains that investigative data remain confidential or protected nonpublic while an investigation is active, but become public once inactive unless release would jeopardize another investigation or reveal protected identities.

Allows images and recordings from inactive investigative files that are offensive to common sensibilities to remain private or nonpublic, though their existence must be disclosed to those requesting access.

Permits investigations declared inactive under agency or prosecutorial decision to become active again if the investigating authority decides to renew the case.

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.82, subdivision 7.