Minnesota SF1609 clarifies retroactive relief for certain felony murder convictions.

Minnesota SF1609 amends existing law to clarify the conditions under which a person convicted of certain felony murders may receive retroactive relief. Specifically, the bill allows for relief if the petitioner did not cause the death and was not a major participant in the underlying felony or did not act with extreme indifference to human life. The court must vacate the conviction and may resentence the petitioner for the most serious remaining offense or enter a conviction for a lesser included offense. The bill also outlines procedures for hearings and notifications to victims.

Minnesota SF1609 clarifies retroactive relief for certain felony murder convictions.

Minnesota SF1609 amends existing law to clarify the conditions under which a person convicted of certain felony murders may receive retroactive relief. Specifically, the bill allows for relief if the petitioner did not cause the death and was not a major participant in the underlying felony or did not act with extreme indifference to human life. The court must vacate the conviction and may resentence the petitioner for the most serious remaining offense or enter a conviction for a lesser included offense. The bill also outlines procedures for hearings and notifications to victims.