Bill > HF3986

This bill authorizes city attorneys in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to prosecute felony and certain gross misdemeanor offenses when the county attorney declines to do so, specifically when the alleged crime occurs within the city limits, the county attorney has refused prosecution, and the violation was discovered during a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Additionally, city attorneys in these counties are granted the authority to issue administrative subpoenas, which are official orders demanding the production of documents or other evidence, in specific cases, expanding their investigative powers. These changes are intended to streamline the prosecution process and ensure that offenses are addressed even if the county attorney chooses not to pursue them.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3986/