Minnesota SF1908 mandates the collection of detailed criminal case information and the creation of a public dashboard for transparency.

Minnesota SF1908 requires the collection of specified information on criminal cases, including details on defendants, charges, bail, and outcomes. This information must be reported to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Bureau will create a public dashboard to make this information searchable and accessible. The Commission will study and analyze the data, with the option to contract with a nonprofit research-based organization for this purpose. The bill also appropriates funds for the implementation of these provisions.

Minnesota SF1908 mandates the collection of detailed criminal case information and the creation of a public dashboard for transparency.

Minnesota SF1908 requires the collection of specified information on criminal cases, including details on defendants, charges, bail, and outcomes. This information must be reported to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Bureau will create a public dashboard to make this information searchable and accessible. The Commission will study and analyze the data, with the option to contract with a nonprofit research-based organization for this purpose. The bill also appropriates funds for the implementation of these provisions.