Minnesota SF3871 mandates judges to inquire if victims have been notified of plea and sentencing hearings, protects minor victims' identities, and.

Minnesota SF3871 amends state statutes to ensure judges ask if victims have been notified of plea and sentencing hearings. It mandates prosecutors to inform victims of plea agreements and hearings, allowing victims to express objections. The bill also protects the identities of minor victims in certain crimes and expands notification rights regarding expungement eligibility. Additionally, it restricts public access to records identifying minor victims in specific offenses.

Minnesota SF3871 mandates judges to inquire if victims have been notified of plea and sentencing hearings, protects minor victims' identities, and.

Minnesota SF3871 amends state statutes to ensure judges ask if victims have been notified of plea and sentencing hearings. It mandates prosecutors to inform victims of plea agreements and hearings, allowing victims to express objections. The bill also protects the identities of minor victims in certain crimes and expands notification rights regarding expungement eligibility. Additionally, it restricts public access to records identifying minor victims in specific offenses.