This bill establishes a "Brady-Giglio designation" for peace officers in Minnesota, which is a designation made by a prosecuting agency that identifies officers who have issues affecting their credibility, such as untruthfulness or criminal convictions. The bill outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies regarding the confidentiality of officers' employment data, including statements and complaints, and mandates that officers have the right to access their personnel files and training records upon request. Additionally, it prohibits law enforcement agencies from discharging or disciplining officers solely based on the existence of exculpatory evidence related to them.
The bill also requires prosecuting agencies to adopt policies regarding the Brady-Giglio designation process, ensuring that officers receive written notice before being designated and have the opportunity to provide input. It details the procedures for officers to request reconsideration of their designation and mandates that prosecuting agencies keep certain records confidential unless consented to by the officer or required by law. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect the day following its final enactment.