Bill > SF1098

This bill makes several modifications to Minnesota statutes across different areas of the judicial system. It increases the mandatory binding arbitration claim threshold from $10,000 to $20,000, meaning more cases with claims up to $20,000 will be required to go through binding arbitration before entering traditional court proceedings. The bill also clarifies filing procedures for court papers in St. Louis County, allowing papers to be filed at any court location in the county, rather than being restricted to specific city locations. In family court proceedings, the bill removes the two-page limit on court order notices while maintaining requirements for clear, plain language. For conservatorships, the bill adds new reporting requirements, mandating that conservators provide reports to the person under conservatorship and interested parties, and requiring detailed reporting of significant events like professional license changes or legal actions. Additionally, the bill includes substantial judiciary appropriations, allocating millions of dollars to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts for various purposes such as maintaining core justice operations, improving court information systems, enhancing digital accessibility, increasing juror per diem rates, and funding psychological and interpreter services. These appropriations are specified for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with some base funding established for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.

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