The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.17, subdivision 3, to update the eligibility criteria for offenders seeking participation in the challenge incarceration program. The amendments specify that offenders convicted of certain serious crimes, including murder, manslaughter, and other violent offenses, remain ineligible. Additionally, the bill introduces a new clause that explicitly states offenders committed to the commissioner's custody for a violation of section 152.021, subdivision 1, are also not eligible for the program.

Furthermore, the bill makes several deletions and adjustments to the existing clauses regarding eligibility. Notably, it removes previous clauses and renumbers the remaining ones to streamline the criteria. The changes aim to clarify the eligibility requirements and ensure that only appropriate offenders can participate in the challenge incarceration program. The effective date of these amendments is set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 244.17