MN HF3825

Judges must inquire at plea hearings and sentencing hearings whether the victim has been notified of the hearing and whether the victim wishes to express objections or submit an impact statement orally, in writing, or through the prosecutor.

Prosecutor petitions for sentence adjustment must list only the number of identifiable victims rather than victim names, protecting victim identity from disclosure in court filings.

Victim notification requirements are expanded to include information about automatic expungement eligibility for any offense that is pleaded to, dismissed, convicted, or acquitted as part of a plea agreement or final disposition.

Identity protections for minor victims are extended to crimes involving sexual performance of children (section 617.246), prohibiting public access to identifying data in court records except by court order.

Employer retaliation protections and violent crime victim notification requirements are expanded to include victims of stalking (section 609.749, subdivision 5) in addition to harassment victims.