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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 prosecutors that identifies law enforcement officers who have credibility issues, such as past incidents of untruthfulness or criminal convictions. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies keep certain personnel records confidential, while also ensuring that officers have rights to access their own files and receive notice before being placed on a Brady-Giglio list. The legislation requires prosecuting agencies to develop detailed policies for designating officers as Brady-Giglio impaired, which must include specific procedural protections like providing written notice to the officer, allowing the officer to provide input and evidence, and offering a formal reconsideration process. Officers have the right to request their personnel files, challenge their designation, and receive notification about their status. The bill also prohibits law enforcement agencies from discharging or disciplining an officer solely because exculpatory evidence about them has been disclosed. Importantly, the legislation aims to balance transparency in law enforcement with protecting officers' due process rights, ensuring that any credibility concerns are handled through a structured, fair process.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1116&ssn=0&y=2025