This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.1056, by adding a new subdivision that requires the court to prepare specific reports related to the sentencing of military veterans who receive deferred sentences. The new legal language mandates that if a deferred sentence is imposed, the court must create a deferred sentence report that includes the defendant's name, case number, underlying charges, the fact that proceedings have been deferred, the length and conditions of probation, and a copy of the sentencing worksheet if applicable. Additionally, if a defendant violates probation conditions, a violation report must be prepared, detailing the nature of the violation and the sentence announced by the court.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that both the deferred sentence report and the violation report must be forwarded to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. By January 15 of each year, the Commission is required to provide a summary report to relevant legislative committees, including data on the number of deferred sentences, adjudications of guilt, technical violations, and dismissed proceedings, all disaggregated by county. The effective date for this section is set for August 1, 2024, applying to deferred sentences announced on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.1056
1st Engrossment: 609.1056