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This bill appropriates state funding for forensic navigator services across Minnesota's ten judicial districts during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funding will come from the state's general fund and will be allocated by the state Supreme Court. The distribution of funds will be primarily based on the population of each judicial district, as determined by the most recent United States census data. Additionally, when distributing the funds, the Supreme Court has the discretion to consider other factors such as existing resource disparities between districts, travel challenges for forensic navigators in rural areas, and the availability of video technology for conducting remote hearings. Forensic navigators are professionals who help guide victims, witnesses, and other participants through the complex legal and forensic processes, providing support and information during criminal justice proceedings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2861&ssn=0&y=2025