This bill establishes a "Brady-Giglio designation" for peace officers in Minnesota, which is a designation made by prosecuting agencies for officers who have issues affecting their credibility, such as untruthfulness or criminal convictions. The bill outlines the procedures for maintaining confidentiality of peace officers' employment data, including statements, recordings, and complaints, unless consented to by the officer or required by law. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies provide officers access to their personnel files and training records upon request, regardless of ongoing investigations.
Additionally, the bill sets forth the rights of officers regarding the Brady-Giglio designation process, including the right to receive notice before being designated, the opportunity to provide input, and the ability to request reconsideration of the designation. Prosecuting agencies are required to adopt policies that detail these rights and the procedures for notification and reconsideration. The bill ensures that any officer previously designated as Brady-Giglio impaired has the right to request reconsideration under the new provisions. The effective date of this legislation is the day following its final enactment.