MN SF4067

Minnesota State Patrol authorized to provide security and protection to the chief justice, with the same law enforcement powers as sheriffs and police officers statewide

Supreme Court general fund base increased from $50,821,000 to $51,636,000 beginning in fiscal year 2028, with $529,000 appropriated in FY2027 for safety and security measures

Court of Appeals general fund base increased from $15,794,000 to $15,871,000 beginning in fiscal year 2028, with $82,000 appropriated in FY2027 for safety and security

District Courts general fund base decreased from $403,810,000 to $402,918,000 beginning in fiscal year 2028, with $1,276,000 appropriated in FY2027 for safety and security measures

$1,000,000 one-time appropriation in FY2027 creates a competitive grant program for courthouse safety improvements, requiring 50% nonstate match from governmental entities