The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 401.10, subdivision 1, to revise the community supervision funding formula. It introduces a new calculation method for determining the community supervision subsidy for counties and Tribal Nations. The previous method, which calculated funding based on current populations, has been replaced with a formula that uses the average total population over the three most recent years for both felony and gross misdemeanor or juvenile probation cases. This change aims to provide a more stable and predictable funding allocation based on historical data rather than fluctuating current populations.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $12,662,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of corrections, intended to fully fund the revised community supervision formula. This appropriation is to be added to the Department of Corrections' base budget, ensuring that the funding formula is adequately supported. The bill also includes provisions for adjusting funding based on appropriations and establishes a funding amount for Tribal Nations that may transition to different jurisdiction statuses.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 401.10