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 that must be reported, including personal details of detainees and defendants, information on formal charges, bail or bond conditions, case outcomes, and sentencing details. The bill also establishes the Sentencing Guidelines Commission as a clearinghouse for this information, requiring it to report annually to legislative committees on the data collected and its implications for public safety and criminal case outcomes.

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