Bill > HF1398

This bill modifies Minnesota statutes to expand the definition and disciplinary procedures for correctional officers, specifically local correctional and detention facility officers. The bill amends two sections of state law to include local correctional officers in the Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act. Key changes include defining "correctional officer" as a person employed by a local correctional or detention facility in a security capacity, and expanding the applicability of disciplinary procedures to include local correctional and detention facilities. The bill also slightly modifies the definition of "formal statement" to broaden the understanding of how information can be gathered and used in disciplinary proceedings. By making these changes, the legislation aims to standardize disciplinary processes for local correctional officers, ensuring they are subject to similar procedural protections and investigative standards as other peace officers in the state. The bill does not change how criminal investigations of officers are conducted, maintaining a clear distinction between disciplinary actions and criminal proceedings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1398&ssn=0&y=2025