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HF 1612

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/13/2023 01:06pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/10/2023

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to corrections; modifying the authority of the commissioner of corrections
to house inmates in multiple occupancy cells; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022,
section 243.53, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 243.53, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Separate cells.

(a) When there are sufficient cells available, each inmate
shall be confined in a separate cell. Each inmate shall be confined in a separate cell in
institutions classified by the commissioner as custody level five institutions.

(b) Correctional institutions classified by the commissioner as custody level one, two,
three, or four institutions deleted text begin mustdeleted text end new text begin maynew text end permit multiple occupancy, except segregation units,
deleted text begin to the greatest extent possibledeleted text end not to exceed the limits of facility infrastructure and
programming space.new text begin To reduce the risk of violence or threatened violence, the commissioner
shall assess whether potential cellmates are compatible before assigning inmates to multiple
occupancy cells. Assessments must include but are not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) the crime for which an inmate was convicted;
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new text begin (2) an inmate's criminal history;
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new text begin (3) an inmate's disciplinary record from a current or prior period of incarceration;
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new text begin (4) an inmate's medical history and psychological status; and
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new text begin (5) any particular needs or problems an inmate may have.
new text end