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SF322 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Data held by law enforcement agencies regarding the person or entity that posted bail is public authorization; notice to the agency custody of the arrested or detained person when bail or a bond is posted requirement

Related bill: HF1848

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 322 proposes changes to how data related to arrests and detentions is handled by law enforcement agencies in Minnesota. Key points include:

  1. Making public any recorded data by law enforcement that documents actions like arrests, detentions, or uses of force.
  2. Specifically, the data to be made public includes the time, location, and details of the arrest; resistance or pursuit details; weapons used; legal basis for the action; identities of law enforcement involved; and any transfers or releases of custody, including information about who posted bail or bond.
  3. This bill also ensures that personal details like name, age, sex, and address of the individual detained are made public, except for juveniles where only age and sex are disclosed.
  4. Details on the technology used during arrests (like body cams or wiretaps) are to be released unless it jeopardizes active investigations.
  5. The bill also covers how the law enforcement received information leading to the arrest, although informants' identities are protected if necessary.

This bill aims to increase transparency about law enforcement activities and the individuals involved in bail processes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details regarding the person or entity who posted bail are now public."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section modifies the public availability of data related to arrests by law enforcement agencies under section 1382, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies what information is public when law enforcement takes action against individuals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "1382",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Indirect reference to a list of crimes against persons as defined in section 611A.031.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "611A.031",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Indirect reference to definitions of crimes of violence as defined in section 629.725.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.725",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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