Minnesota SF3376 authorizes preliminary monetary damages for exonerated individuals and establishes an exoneration compensation account.

Minnesota SF3376 amends state statutes to authorize preliminary monetary damages for individuals who are exonerated. Eligible individuals can receive compensation if the prosecutor joins the petition and agrees to the compensation. The bill establishes an exoneration compensation account within the special revenue fund, funded by a $250,000 transfer from the general fund in fiscal year 2026. Preliminary damages are set at $5,000 per year of incarceration and $2,500 per year on supervised release or as a registered predatory offender, prorated for partial years.

Minnesota SF3376 authorizes preliminary monetary damages for exonerated individuals and establishes an exoneration compensation account.

Minnesota SF3376 amends state statutes to authorize preliminary monetary damages for individuals who are exonerated. Eligible individuals can receive compensation if the prosecutor joins the petition and agrees to the compensation. The bill establishes an exoneration compensation account within the special revenue fund, funded by a $250,000 transfer from the general fund in fiscal year 2026. Preliminary damages are set at $5,000 per year of incarceration and $2,500 per year on supervised release or as a registered predatory offender, prorated for partial years.