This bill aims to enhance public safety by mandating the collection and reporting of detailed information on criminal cases by the Department of Corrections and associated courts. It introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609, titled "CRIMINAL CASE INFORMATION COLLECTION," which outlines specific data points to be collected for each jail detainee and criminal defendant, including personal identifiers, case details, bail information, and sentencing outcomes. The bill also establishes the Sentencing Guidelines Commission as a clearinghouse for this information, requiring it to report annually on the data collected and its implications for pretrial release practices and public safety.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to facilitate the collection, analysis, and reporting of criminal case information. The commission is tasked with coordinating information sharing among various criminal legal agencies and making legislative recommendations to improve data collection and understanding of pretrial release practices. This comprehensive approach aims to provide lawmakers with valuable insights into the criminal justice system and its impact on public safety.