AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to various sections of Minnesota's judicial statutes and allocates funding for judiciary operations.
Key Provisions:
- Juvenile Court Expense Certification - Eliminates certification requirements for certain juvenile court expenses.
- Court Paper Filing and Accessibility - Modifies procedures for filing, copying, printing, and distributing court documents.
- St. Louis County Court Administration - Updates provisions regarding the locations where court papers can be filed and stored in St. Louis County.
- Child Support and Custody Orders - Requires court orders related to child support, spousal maintenance, custody, and parenting time to be formatted concisely, in plain language, and within a two-page limit.
- Conservatorship Reporting - Expands reporting and notification requirements for conservators, including mandatory disclosures regarding legal actions taken against them and financial liabilities.
- Judiciary Budget Appropriations - Provides specific funding allocations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Court operations, including:
- Increased funding for forensic examiners, juror per diem and mileage rates, cybersecurity measures, digital accessibility, and permanent funding for interpreter and psychological services.
Appropriation Details:
- Supreme Court: $3 million in 2026 and $6.16 million in 2027 for core justice operations.
- Court of Appeals: Nearly $1 million in 2026 and $1.85 million in 2027.
- District Courts: $21.18 million in 2026 and $44.18 million in 2027.
- Additional funding for cybersecurity, digital accessibility, forensic examiners, and interpreters.
This bill aims to streamline court processes, clarify legal documentation requirements, enhance financial oversight for conservatorships, and secure additional judiciary funding.
Past committee meetings
- Ways and Means on: April 22, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
| April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
Citations
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"summary": "Amendments to section 484.44 regarding the appointment and duties of deputy sheriffs and court administrators in St. Louis County.",
"modified": [
"Clarification on salary payment and job responsibilities for deputies in specific cities within St. Louis County."
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"summary": "Revisions to the filing and maintenance of court documents in St. Louis County under section 484.51.",
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"Simplifies the filing process for court documents in Virginia and Hibbing, allowing for documents to be filed at any court location within St. Louis County."
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"summary": "Updates requirements for notices in court orders for child support and custody under section 518.68, subdivision 1.",
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"Specifies that such notices must be concise, in plain language, and not exceed two pages."
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"summary": "Amendments to section 524.5420 regarding the reporting and responsibilities of conservators.",
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"Details additional reporting requirements and conditions when a conservator must provide reports to the court and interested parties."
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