Bill > SF555

This bill modifies legal provisions related to city attorneys' prosecution authorities, primarily in Hennepin County, by expanding their ability to draft and file petitions and prosecute certain criminal offenses. Specifically, city attorneys in Hennepin County can now draft and file juvenile petitions and prosecute violations involving offenses against peace officers when the county attorney declines to pursue the case and the violation occurred within city boundaries. The bill also makes several technical changes, such as replacing references to "county attorney" with "prosecuting authority" in various statutes related to juvenile court proceedings. The changes will apply to crimes and violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and in some cases will also apply to prior offenses where legal time limitations have not expired. Additionally, the bill grants city attorneys the authority to subpoena certain business records in welfare fraud and identity theft investigations, similar to the powers currently held by county attorneys. These modifications aim to provide city attorneys with more flexibility in prosecuting certain criminal matters, particularly in Hennepin County.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0555&ssn=0&y=2025