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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for Brady-Giglio designations for peace officers in Minnesota. A Brady-Giglio designation is a list compiled by prosecuting agencies that identifies law enforcement officers who have been involved in incidents that could potentially undermine their credibility, such as untruthfulness or criminal convictions. The bill requires prosecuting agencies to develop detailed policies for creating and managing these designations, including providing officers with written notice and an opportunity to contest their designation. The bill mandates that an officer's personnel records and disciplinary information remain confidential, with limited exceptions for the officer or their legal counsel. Officers cannot be discharged or disciplined solely because exculpatory evidence about them exists, though investigations into underlying actions are still permitted. The bill also establishes a process for officers to request reconsideration of their Brady-Giglio designation, including a right to submit supporting evidence and receive a formal response. Importantly, the bill requires prosecuting agencies to notify officers of their potential designation and provide them with specific rights, such as requesting relevant documents and providing input before a final determination is made. The legislation aims to balance transparency in law enforcement with protections for officers' professional reputations and due process rights.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0599&ssn=0&y=2025