HF 2576

1st Unofficial Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014)

Posted on 04/28/2014 04:51 p.m.

1.1A bill for an act 1.2relating to criminal justice; modifying provisions governing expungement of 1.3criminal records; requiring business screening services to delete expunged 1.4records; allowing expungement of eviction records in certain cases; amending 1.5Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 260B.198, subdivision 6; 332.70, by adding 1.6a subdivision; 504B.345, subdivision 1; 609A.02, subdivision 3; 609A.03, 1.7subdivisions 1, 5, 7, 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 1.8chapter 609A. 1.9BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.10    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 260B.198, subdivision 6, is amended to 1.11read: 1.12    Subd. 6. Expungement. Except when legal custody is transferred under the 1.13provisions of subdivision 1, clause (4), new text begin (a) new text end The court may expunge the adjudication of 1.14 new text begin all records relating to the arrest and new text end delinquency new text begin proceedings new text end at any time that it deems 1.15advisable new text begin if the court determines that expungement of the record would yield a benefit new text end 1.16 new text begin to the subject of the record that outweighs the detriment to the public and public safety new text end 1.17 new text begin in sealing the record and the burden on the court and public agencies or jurisdictions in new text end 1.18 new text begin issuing, enforcing, and monitoring the order new text end . 1.19 new text begin (b) In making a determination under this subdivision, the court shall consider: new text end 1.20 new text begin (1) the age, education, experience, and background, including mental and emotional new text end 1.21 new text begin development, of the subject of the record at the time of commission of the offense; new text end 1.22 new text begin (2) the circumstances and nature and severity of the offense, including any new text end 1.23 new text begin aggravating or mitigating factors in the commission of the offense; new text end 1.24 new text begin (3) victim and community impact, including age and vulnerability of the victim; new text end 1.25 new text begin (4) the level of participation of the subject of the record in the planning and carrying new text end 1.26 new text begin out of the offense, including familial or peer influence in the commission of the offense; new text end 2.1 new text begin (5) the juvenile delinquency and criminal history of the subject of the record; new text end 2.2 new text begin (6) the programming history of the subject of the record, including child welfare, new text end 2.3 new text begin school and community-based, and probation interventions, and the subject's willingness to new text end 2.4 new text begin participate meaningfully in programming, probation, or both; new text end 2.5 new text begin (7) any other aggravating or mitigating circumstance bearing on the culpability or new text end 2.6 new text begin potential for rehabilitation of the subject of the record; and new text end 2.7 new text begin (8) the benefit that expungement would yield to the subject of the record in pursuing new text end 2.8 new text begin education, employment, housing, or other necessities. new text end 2.9 new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a record that is expunged under this subdivision new text end 2.10 new text begin may be opened or exchanged between criminal justice agencies in the same manner as a new text end 2.11 new text begin criminal record under section 609A.03, subdivision 7, paragraph (b). new text end 2.12 new text begin (d) Section 609A.03, subdivision 9, applies to an appeal of an order under this new text end 2.13 new text begin subdivision. new text end 2.14    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 332.70, is amended by adding a subdivision 2.15to read: 2.16     new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end new text begin Deletion of expunged records. new text end new text begin If a business screening service knows that new text end 2.17 new text begin a criminal record has been sealed, expunged, or is the subject of a pardon, the screening new text end 2.18 new text begin service shall promptly delete the record. new text end 2.19    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 504B.345, subdivision 1, is amended to read: 2.20    Subdivision 1. General. (a) If the court or jury finds for the plaintiff, the court shall 2.21immediately enter judgment that the plaintiff shall have recovery of the premises, and shall 2.22tax the costs against the defendant. The court shall issue execution in favor of the plaintiff 2.23for the costs and also immediately issue a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. 2.24(b) The court shall give priority in issuing a writ of recovery of premises and order 2.25to vacate for an eviction action brought under section 504B.171 or on the basis that the 2.26tenant is causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their 2.27property, or the landlord's property. 2.28(c) If the court or jury finds for the defendant, new text begin : new text end 2.29 new text begin (1) new text end the court shall enter judgment for the defendant, tax the costs against the plaintiff, 2.30and issue execution in favor of the defendant new text begin ; and new text end 2.31 new text begin (2) the court may expunge the records relating to the action under the provisions new text end 2.32 new text begin of section 484.014 at the time judgment is entered or after that time upon motion of the new text end 2.33 new text begin defendant new text end . 3.1(d) Except in actions brought: (1) under section 504B.291 as required by section 3.2609.5317, subdivision 1 ; (2) under section 504B.171; or (3) on the basis that the tenant is 3.3causing a nuisance or seriously endangers the safety of other residents, their property, or 3.4the landlord's property, upon a showing by the defendant that immediate restitution of the 3.5premises would work a substantial hardship upon the defendant or the defendant's family, 3.6the court shall stay the writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate for a reasonable 3.7period, not to exceed seven days. 3.8    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read: 3.9    Subd. 3. Certain criminal proceedings not resulting in conviction. new text begin (a) new text end A petition 3.10may be filed under section 609A.03 to seal all records relating to an arrest, indictment or 3.11information, trial, or verdict if the records are not subject to section 299C.11, subdivision 3.121 , paragraph (b), and if new text begin : new text end 3.13 new text begin (1) new text end all pending actions or proceedings were resolved in favor of the petitioner. 3.14For purposes of this chapter, a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental illness is not a 3.15resolution in favor of the petitioner. new text begin ; new text end 3.16 new text begin (2) the petitioner has successfully completed the terms of a diversion program or new text end 3.17 new text begin stay of adjudication and has not been charged with a new crime for at least one year since new text end 3.18 new text begin completion of the diversion program or stay of adjudication; new text end 3.19 new text begin (3) the petitioner was convicted of or received a stayed sentence for a petty new text end 3.20 new text begin misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or gross misdemeanor and has not been convicted of a new new text end 3.21 new text begin crime for at least three years since discharge of the sentence for the crime; or new text end 3.22 new text begin (4) the petitioner was convicted of or received a stayed sentence for a felony new text end 3.23 new text begin violation of an offense listed in paragraph (b), and has not been convicted of a new crime new text end 3.24 new text begin for at least five years since discharge of the sentence for the crime. new text end 3.25 new text begin (b) Paragraph (a), clause (4), applies to the following offenses: new text end 3.26 new text begin (1) section 35.824 (altering livestock certificate); new text end 3.27 new text begin (2) section 62A.41 (insurance regulations); new text end 3.28 new text begin (3) section 86B.865, subdivision 1 (certification for title on watercraft); new text end 3.29 new text begin (4) section 152.025 (controlled substance in the fifth degree); 152.027, subdivision new text end 3.30 new text begin 6, paragraph (c) (sale of synthetic cannabinoids); or 152.097 (sale of simulated controlled new text end 3.31 new text begin substance); new text end 3.32 new text begin (5) section 168A.30, subdivision 1 (certificate of title false information); or 169.09, new text end 3.33 new text begin subdivision 14, paragraph (a), clause (1) or (2) (accident resulting in death or great new text end 3.34 new text begin bodily harm); new text end 3.35 new text begin (6) chapter 201; 203B; or 204C (voting violations); new text end 4.1 new text begin (7) section 228.45; 228.47; 228.49; 228.50, or 228.51 (false bill of lading); new text end 4.2 new text begin (8) section 256.984 (false declaration in assistance application); new text end 4.3 new text begin (9) section 296A.23, subdivision 2 (willful evasion of fuel tax); new text end 4.4 new text begin (10) section 297D.09, subdivision 1 (failure to affix stamp on scheduled substances); new text end 4.5 new text begin (11) section 297G.19 (liquor taxation); or 340A.701 (unlawful acts involving liquor); new text end 4.6 new text begin (12) section 325F.743 (precious metal dealers); or 325F.755, subdivision 7 (prize new text end 4.7 new text begin notices and solicitations); new text end 4.8 new text begin (13) section 346.155, subdivision 10 (failure to control regulated animal); new text end 4.9 new text begin (14) section 349.2127; or 349.22 (gambling regulations); new text end 4.10 new text begin (15) section 588.20 (contempt); new text end 4.11 new text begin (16) section 609.26, subdivision 6, paragraph (a), clause (1) (deprivation of custodial new text end 4.12 new text begin or parental rights); new text end 4.13 new text begin (17) section 609.27, subdivision 1, clauses (2) to (5) (coercion); new text end 4.14 new text begin (18) section 609.31 (leaving state to evade establishment of paternity); or 609.375, new text end 4.15 new text begin subdivision 2a (nonsupport of spouse or child); new text end 4.16 new text begin (19) section 609.3242, subdivision 2, clause (2) (prostitution crime in school or new text end 4.17 new text begin park zone); new text end 4.18 new text begin (20) section 609.485, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (2) or (4) (escape from new text end 4.19 new text begin civil commitment or mental illness); new text end 4.20 new text begin (21) section 609.487, subdivision 3 (fleeing a peace officer); new text end 4.21 new text begin (22) section 609.49 (failure to appear in court); or 609.495, subdivision 1 (aiding new text end 4.22 new text begin offender to avoid arrest); new text end 4.23 new text begin (23) section 609.52, subdivision 3, clause (3)(a) (theft of $5,000 or less), or other new text end 4.24 new text begin theft offense that is sentenced under this provision; or 609.52, subdivision 3a, clause (1) new text end 4.25 new text begin (theft of $1,000 or less with risk of bodily harm); new text end 4.26 new text begin (24) section 609.525 (bringing stolen goods into state); new text end 4.27 new text begin (25) section 609.526, subdivision 2, clause (2) (metal dealer receiving stolen goods); new text end 4.28 new text begin (26) section 609.527, subdivision 3, clause (3), or subdivision 5a (identity theft); new text end 4.29 new text begin (27) section 609.527, subdivision 5b (possession or use of scanning device or new text end 4.30 new text begin reencorder); 609.528, subdivision 3, clause (3) (possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit new text end 4.31 new text begin check); or 609.529 (mail theft); new text end 4.32 new text begin (28) section 609.53 (receiving stolen goods); new text end 4.33 new text begin (29) section 609.535, subdivision 2a, paragraph (a), clause (1) (dishonored check new text end 4.34 new text begin over $500); new text end 4.35 new text begin (30) section 609.54, clause (1) (embezzlement of public funds $2,500 or less); new text end 4.36 new text begin (31) section 609.551 (rustling and livestock theft); new text end 5.1 new text begin (32) section 609.5641, subdivision 1a, paragraph (a) (wildfire arson); new text end 5.2 new text begin (33) section 609.576, subdivision 1, clause (3), item (iii) (negligent fires); new text end 5.3 new text begin (34) section 609.595, subdivision 1, clauses (2) to (4), and subdivision 1a, paragraph new text end 5.4 new text begin (a) (criminal damage to property); new text end 5.5 new text begin (35) section 609.597, subdivision 3, clause (3) (assaulting or harming police horse); new text end 5.6 new text begin (36) section 609.625 (aggravated forgery); 609.63 (forgery); 609.631, subdivision new text end 5.7 new text begin 4, clause (3)(a) (check forgery $2,500 or less); 609.635 (obtaining signature by false new text end 5.8 new text begin pretense); 609.64 (recording, filing forged instrument); or 609.645 (fraudulent statements); new text end 5.9 new text begin (37) section 609.65, clause (1) (false certification by notary); or 609.651, subdivision new text end 5.10 new text begin 4, paragraph (a) (lottery fraud); new text end 5.11 new text begin (38) section 609.652 (fraudulent driver's license and identification card); new text end 5.12 new text begin (39) section 609.66, subdivision 1a, paragraph (a) (discharge of firearm; silencer); new text end 5.13 new text begin 609.66, subdivision 1b (furnishing firearm to minor); or 609.66, subdivision 1c (furnishing new text end 5.14 new text begin a dangerous weapon); new text end 5.15 new text begin (40) section 609.662, subdivision 2, paragraph (b) (duty to render aid); new text end 5.16 new text begin (41) section 609.667 (removing or altering serial number on firearm); or 609.686, new text end 5.17 new text begin subdivision 2 (tampering with fire alarm); new text end 5.18 new text begin (42) section 609.746, subdivision 1, paragraph (e) (interference with privacy; new text end 5.19 new text begin subsequent violation or minor victim); new text end 5.20 new text begin (43) section 609.80, subdivision 2 (interference with cable communications system); new text end 5.21 new text begin (44) section 609.821, subdivision 2 (financial transaction card fraud); new text end 5.22 new text begin (45) section 609.822 (residential mortgage fraud); new text end 5.23 new text begin (46) section 609.825, subdivision 2 (bribery of participant or official in contest); new text end 5.24 new text begin (47) section 609.855, subdivision 2, paragraph (c), clause (1) (interference with new text end 5.25 new text begin transit operator); new text end 5.26 new text begin (48) section 609.88 (computer damage); or 609.89 (computer theft); new text end 5.27 new text begin (49) section 609.893, subdivision 2 (telecommunications and information services new text end 5.28 new text begin fraud); new text end 5.29 new text begin (50) section 609.894, subdivision 3 or 4 (cellular counterfeiting); new text end 5.30 new text begin (51) section 609.895, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) or (b) (counterfeited intellectual new text end 5.31 new text begin property); new text end 5.32 new text begin (52) section 609.896 (movie pirating); new text end 5.33 new text begin (53) section 624.7132, subdivision 15, paragraph (b) (transfer pistol to minor); new text end 5.34 new text begin 624.714, subdivision 1a (pistol without permit; subsequent violation); or 624.7141, new text end 5.35 new text begin subdivision 2 (transfer of pistol to ineligible person); or new text end 5.36 new text begin (54) section 624.7181 (rifle or shotgun in public by minor). new text end 6.1    Sec. 5. new text begin [609A.025] NO PETITION REQUIRED IN CERTAIN CASES WITH new text end 6.2 new text begin PROSECUTOR AGREEMENT AND NOTIFICATION. new text end 6.3 new text begin (a) If the prosecutor agrees to the sealing of a criminal record, the court shall seal the new text end 6.4 new text begin criminal record for a person described in section 609A.02, subdivision 3, without the filing new text end 6.5 new text begin of a petition unless it determines that the interests of the public and public safety in keeping new text end 6.6 new text begin the record public outweigh the disadvantages to the subject of the record in not sealing it. new text end 6.7 new text begin (b) Before agreeing to the sealing of a record under this section, the prosecutor shall new text end 6.8 new text begin make a good faith effort to notify any identifiable victims of the offense of the intended new text end 6.9 new text begin agreement and the opportunity to object to the agreement. new text end 6.10 new text begin (c) Subject to paragraph (b), the agreement of the prosecutor to the sealing of records new text end 6.11 new text begin for a person described in section 609A.02, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (2), may new text end 6.12 new text begin occur before or after the criminal charges are dismissed. new text end 6.13    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read: 6.14    Subdivision 1. Petition; filing fee. An individual who is the subject of a criminal 6.15record who is seeking the expungement of the record shall file a petition under this section 6.16and pay a filing fee in the amount required under section 357.021, subdivision 2, clause 6.17(1). The filing fee may be waived in cases of indigency and shall be waived in the cases 6.18described in section 609A.02, subdivision 3 new text begin , paragraph (a), clause (1) new text end . 6.19    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.03, subdivision 5, is amended to read: 6.20    Subd. 5. Nature of remedy; standard. (a) Except as otherwise provided by 6.21paragraph (b), expungement of a criminal record is an extraordinary remedy to be granted 6.22only upon clear and convincing evidence that it would yield a benefit to the petitioner 6.23commensurate with the disadvantages to the public and public safety of: 6.24(1) sealing the record; and 6.25(2) burdening the court and public authorities to issue, enforce, and monitor an 6.26expungement order. 6.27(b) Except as otherwise provided by this paragraph, if the petitioner is petitioning 6.28for the sealing of a criminal record under section 609A.02, subdivision 3 new text begin , paragraph (a), new text end 6.29 new text begin clause (1) or (2) new text end , the court shall grant the petition to seal the record unless the agency 6.30or jurisdiction whose records would be affected establishes by clear and convincing 6.31evidence that the interests of the public and public safety outweigh the disadvantages 6.32to the petitioner of not sealing the record. 6.33 new text begin (c) In making a determination under this subdivision, the court shall consider: new text end 7.1 new text begin (1) the nature and severity of the underlying crime the record of which would be new text end 7.2 new text begin sealed; new text end 7.3 new text begin (2) the risk, if any, the petitioner poses to individuals or society; new text end 7.4 new text begin (3) the length of time since the crime occurred; new text end 7.5 new text begin (4) the steps taken by the petitioner towards rehabilitation following the crime; new text end 7.6 new text begin (5) aggravating or mitigating factors relating to the underlying crime, including the new text end 7.7 new text begin petitioner's level of participation, claims of innocence, and irregularities in the trial; new text end 7.8 new text begin (6) the reasons for the expungement, including the petitioner's attempts to obtain new text end 7.9 new text begin employment, housing, or other necessities; new text end 7.10 new text begin (7) the petitioner's criminal record; new text end 7.11 new text begin (8) the petitioner's record of employment and community involvement; new text end 7.12 new text begin (9) the recommendations of interested law enforcement, prosecutorial, and new text end 7.13 new text begin corrections officials; new text end 7.14 new text begin (10) the recommendations of victims of the underlying crime; and new text end 7.15 new text begin (11) other factors deemed relevant by the court. new text end 7.16(c) new text begin (d) Notwithstanding section 13.82, 13.87, or any other law to the contrary, new text end if the 7.17court issues an expungement order it may require that the criminal record be sealed, the 7.18existence of the record not be revealed, and the record not be opened except as required 7.19under subdivision 7. Records must not be destroyed or returned to the subject of the record. 7.20    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.03, subdivision 7, is amended to read: 7.21    Subd. 7. Limitations of order. (a) Upon issuance of an expungement order related 7.22to a charge supported by probable cause, the DNA samples and DNA records held by 7.23the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and collected under authority other than section 7.24299C.105 , shall not be sealed, returned to the subject of the record, or destroyed. 7.25(b) Notwithstanding the issuance of an expungement order: 7.26(1) an expunged record may be opened for purposes of a criminal investigation, 7.27prosecution, or sentencing, upon an ex parte court order new text begin or exchanged between criminal new text end 7.28 new text begin justice agencies without a court order if the record is pertinent in initiating, furthering, new text end 7.29 new text begin or completing an investigation or prosecution or for sentencing purposes or providing new text end 7.30 new text begin probation or other correctional services new text end ; 7.31(2) an expunged record of a conviction may be opened for purposes of evaluating a 7.32prospective employee in a criminal justice agency without a court order; and 7.33(3) an expunged record of a conviction may be opened for purposes of a background 7.34study under section 245C.08 unless the court order for expungement is directed 7.35specifically to the commissioner of human services. new text begin ; and new text end 8.1 new text begin (4) an expunged record of a conviction may be opened for purposes of a background new text end 8.2 new text begin check required under section 122A.18, subdivision 8, unless the court order for new text end 8.3 new text begin expungement is directed specifically to the Board of Teaching or the licensing division of new text end 8.4 new text begin the Minnesota Department of Education. new text end 8.5Upon request by law enforcement, prosecution, or corrections authorities, an agency 8.6or jurisdiction subject to an expungement order shall inform the requester of the existence 8.7of a sealed record and of the right to obtain access to it as provided by this paragraph new text begin (c) new text end 8.8 new text begin An agency or jurisdiction subject to an expungement order shall maintain the record in a new text end 8.9 new text begin manner that provides access to the record by a criminal justice agency under paragraph new text end 8.10 new text begin (b), clause (1), but notifies the recipient that the record has been sealed. Upon request by new text end 8.11 new text begin the commissioner of human services, the Board of Teaching, or the licensing division new text end 8.12 new text begin of the Minnesota Department of Education, an agency or jurisdiction subject to an new text end 8.13 new text begin expungement order shall inform the requesting entity of the existence of the sealed record new text end 8.14 new text begin and of the right to obtain access to the record under paragraph (b), clause (3) or (4). An new text end 8.15 new text begin expunged record that is opened or exchanged under this subdivision remains subject to the new text end 8.16 new text begin expungement order in the hands of the person receiving the record new text end . 8.17 new text begin (d) Notwithstanding section 138.17, a criminal justice agency that receives an new text end 8.18 new text begin expunged record under paragraph (b), clause (1), shall destroy the record when the new text end 8.19 new text begin investigation becomes inactive or the record is no longer needed for the purpose for which new text end 8.20 new text begin it was obtained. new text end 8.21 new text begin (e) new text end For purposes of this section, a "criminal justice agency" means courts or a 8.22government agency that performs the administration of criminal justice under statutory 8.23authority. 8.24    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.03, subdivision 8, is amended to read: 8.25    Subd. 8. Distribution new text begin and confirmation new text end of expungement orders. new text begin (a) new text end The court 8.26administrator shall send a copy of an expungement order to each agency and jurisdiction 8.27whose records are affected by the terms of the order new text begin and send a letter to the petitioner new text end 8.28 new text begin identifying each agency that received the order. new text end 8.29 new text begin (b) Each agency and jurisdiction receiving the order must send a letter to the new text end 8.30 new text begin petitioner confirming that the record has been expunged. new text end 8.31 new text begin (c) Data on the petitioner in a letter sent under this subdivision are private data new text end 8.32 new text begin on individuals as defined in section 13.02 new text end . 8.33    Sec. 10. new text begin [609A.04] REMEDY. new text end 9.1 new text begin An individual whose record is expunged under this chapter or other law may bring new text end 9.2 new text begin an action under section 13.08 against a government entity that opens or exchanges the new text end 9.3 new text begin expunged record in a manner not authorized by law. new text end