Minnesota HF2976 allows for mitigated sentences for offenders who have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.

Minnesota HF2976 amends state law to allow for mitigated departures from presumptive sentences for offenders who have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking. Courts may order such departures if the victim's experience was a contributing factor in the crime and if the departure is in the public interest. Presentence investigation reports must include information about whether the defendant has been a victim of these crimes and any connection to the offense.

Minnesota HF2976 allows for mitigated sentences for offenders who have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.

Minnesota HF2976 amends state law to allow for mitigated departures from presumptive sentences for offenders who have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking. Courts may order such departures if the victim's experience was a contributing factor in the crime and if the departure is in the public interest. Presentence investigation reports must include information about whether the defendant has been a victim of these crimes and any connection to the offense.