MN SF4027

Mandatory aggravated durational departure (up to statutory maximum) required for repeat violent felony offenders who use firearms, when the current offense and at least two prior violent crime convictions involved firearm possession or use

Mandatory aggravated durational departure required for offenders with five or more prior felonies who commit a new felony as part of a pattern of criminal conduct while possessing or using a firearm

Sentences imposed under the new firearm-related provisions must run consecutively to any unexpired prior sentences, unless concurrent sentencing would result in longer total prison time

Offenders sentenced under these provisions are ineligible for probation, parole, discharge, work release, or earned incentive release credit until the full court-imposed term is served

Effective the day following final enactment, applying to crimes committed on or after that date