Bill > HF1775

This bill requires the Department of Corrections and courts to collect and report detailed criminal case information to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, creating a comprehensive data collection system. The information to be reported includes personal details of jail detainees and criminal defendants (such as name, race, age, and case information), specifics about formal charges, bail and bond release details, case outcomes, and sentencing information. The Sentencing Guidelines Commission will serve as a clearinghouse for this data and must produce an annual report to legislative committees, which will include disaggregated data analyzing pretrial release practices, their impact on criminal case outcomes, and public safety. The bill also requires the commission to consult with various criminal justice agencies to coordinate information sharing, recommend potential statutory changes, and suggest additional data collection methods. To support these efforts, the bill appropriates funding to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to receive, store, analyze, and report on the collected criminal case information. The goal appears to be creating a more transparent and data-driven approach to understanding criminal justice processes and outcomes in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1775&ssn=0&y=2025