Clarifies responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed facilities, including licensing, inspections, and audits.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections regarding licensed facilities. It mandates that the commissioner inspect and license all local correctional facilities, ensuring they meet minimum standards. The commissioner must conduct biennial security audits of state correctional facilities and establish a security audit group to review audit reports and make recommendations. Facilities must report deaths, critical incidents, and emergency occurrences to the commissioner.

Clarifies responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed facilities, including licensing, inspections, and audits.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections regarding licensed facilities. It mandates that the commissioner inspect and license all local correctional facilities, ensuring they meet minimum standards. The commissioner must conduct biennial security audits of state correctional facilities and establish a security audit group to review audit reports and make recommendations. Facilities must report deaths, critical incidents, and emergency occurrences to the commissioner.