Minnesota HF1893 modifies the active period of criminal investigations and the confidentiality of related data.

Minnesota HF1893 amends the law regarding the confidentiality of criminal investigative data. It specifies that such data are confidential and protected nonpublic while the investigation is active. An investigation becomes inactive if the agency decides not to pursue the case, the statute of limitations expires, or all rights of appeal are exhausted. Inactive data are public unless releasing them would jeopardize another investigation or reveal certain formats.

Minnesota HF1893 modifies the active period of criminal investigations and the confidentiality of related data.

Minnesota HF1893 amends the law regarding the confidentiality of criminal investigative data. It specifies that such data are confidential and protected nonpublic while the investigation is active. An investigation becomes inactive if the agency decides not to pursue the case, the statute of limitations expires, or all rights of appeal are exhausted. Inactive data are public unless releasing them would jeopardize another investigation or reveal certain formats.