The bill introduces a series of amendments to Minnesota Statutes aimed at enhancing public safety and victim rights across various aspects of the criminal justice system. Key provisions include redefining the term "victim" to include family members and guardians in cases of domestic abuse and child maltreatment, ensuring timely notifications for victims regarding parole hearings, and establishing end-of-confinement review committees to assess the risk of predatory offenders before their release. The bill also mandates that victims receive notifications about the status of offenders and their rights to submit statements regarding release decisions, thereby strengthening the legal framework surrounding victim rights and protections.

Additionally, the bill addresses the management of predatory offenders by clarifying registration requirements and enhancing the confidentiality of communications between victims and professionals. It introduces new guidelines for the prosecution of criminal sexual conduct cases involving incapacitated individuals and streamlines the processes for obtaining protection orders in domestic abuse cases. The legislation also emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability within correctional facilities, including the oversight of health care decisions for inmates and the use of force by correctional officers. Overall, the bill aims to create a more robust system for protecting victims and managing offenders, with a focus on improving communication and procedural efficiency within the criminal justice framework.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 243.05, 244.052, 253B.18, 253D.14, 518B.01, 595.02, 609.748, 611A.06, 611A.212, 611A.73, 629.72, 629.725, 629.73, 590.01, 590.03, 604A.05, 299C.105, 243.167, 326.338, 326.3388, 609.21, 626.05, 626.84, 626.8435, 626.8457, 243.166, 253B.185, 526.10, 260B.198, 13.84, 241.021, 241.75, 243.52, 609.108
2nd Engrossment: 299C.105, 243.05, 244.052, 253B.18, 253D.14, 260E.06, 260E.08, 518B.01, 595.02, 609.748, 611A.06, 611A.212, 611A.73, 629.72, 629.725, 629.73, 590.01, 590.03, 604A.05, 243.167, 326.338, 326.3388, 609.21, 626.05, 626.84, 626.8435, 626.8457, 243.166, 253B.185, 526.10, 260B.198, 13.84, 241.021, 241.75, 243.52, 609.108