The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes to include local correctional officers under the Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act, thereby expanding the definition of "correctional officer" to encompass those employed by local correctional or detention facilities. Specifically, it modifies section 241.026, subdivision 1, by removing the previous limitation of correctional officers to state facilities and inserting language that recognizes local correctional officers. Additionally, section 626.89 is amended to clarify that the term "correctional officer" now explicitly includes individuals working in a security capacity at local correctional or detention facilities.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definitions and applicability of the procedures related to disciplinary actions against correctional officers. It introduces new language in section 626.89, subdivision 1, to define "administrative hearing" and clarifies the types of statements that can be used as evidence in disciplinary proceedings. The amendments also ensure that the provisions apply not only to law enforcement agencies and government units but also to local correctional and detention facilities, thereby enhancing the oversight and accountability of local correctional officers.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 241.026, 626.89