Bill > SF3107

This bill establishes new regulations for charitable bail organizations and introduces equity requirements for cash bail and surety amounts in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill requires judges to ensure that cash bail amounts are not less than surety bond amounts, and mandates that courts hold cash bail payments until case disposition. For charitable bail organizations, the bill sets strict operational requirements, including being a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Minnesota, and prohibits them from posting bail for individuals with violent offense histories or current predatory offender registration requirements. The organizations must register with the state court administrator, submit annual reports detailing the number and amount of bail posted, and are subject to administrative oversight. Importantly, the bill defines specific criteria for "violent offenses" and establishes reporting mechanisms where sheriffs and court administrators must collect and report data about charitable bail organizations. The state court administrator is tasked with creating an application process for these organizations and will provide an annual report to legislative committees. The bill aims to increase transparency, accountability, and fairness in the bail system, with the first reports and registrations required by January and March of 2026, respectively.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3107&ssn=0&y=2025