This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to impose stricter sentencing requirements for violent offenders. It mandates that judges must impose aggravated sentences for individuals convicted of a violent felony who have two or more prior violent felony convictions, and who are deemed a danger to public safety. The bill also requires that certain offenders serve their entire announced sentence in custody without eligibility for probation, parole, or work release until the full term is completed. Additionally, it introduces a new subdivision that stipulates that sentences must be served consecutively unless a concurrent sentence would result in a shorter total time in prison.

Key changes include the replacement of discretionary language with mandatory requirements for judges regarding sentencing, as well as the introduction of new criteria for determining eligibility for parole and probation. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025, and they will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that repeat violent offenders face more severe consequences for their actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.1095