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 specific populations reported in the most recent probation survey, has been replaced with a formula that uses the average total population over the three most recent years. This change applies to both individuals with felony sentences and those sentenced for gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, or under juvenile probation.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $12,662,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of corrections to support the revised funding formula. This appropriation aims to fully fund the community supervision formula as calculated using the new capitated rates and population estimates. The funding is intended to enhance the resources available for community supervision, ensuring that counties and Tribal Nations receive adequate support for their supervision programs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 401.10