Minnesota Session Laws - 2013, Regular Session

CHAPTER 34--S.F.No. 769

An act

relating to public safety; clarifying certain statutory provisions relating to crime victim rights and programs; providing for a restitution working group;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 13.871, subdivision 5; 611A.0315; 611A.036, subdivision 7; 629.72, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2, 6, 7; 629.73; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [13.854] RELEASE OF ARRESTED, DETAINED, OR CONFINED PERSON; AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION SERVICE. new text end

new text begin For requests for notification of change in custody status of an arrested, detained, or confined person from the Department of Corrections or other custodial authority made through an automated electronic notification system, all identifying information regarding the person requesting notification and that the notice was requested and provided to that person by the automated system is classified as private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, and is accessible only to that person. new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13.871, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Crime victims.

(a) Crime victim notice of release. Data on crime victims who request notice of an offender's release are classified under section 611A.06.

(b) Sex offender HIV tests. Results of HIV tests of sex offenders under section 611A.19, subdivision 2, are classified under that section.

(c) Battered women. Data on battered women maintained by grantees for emergency shelter and support services for battered women are governed by section 611A.32, subdivision 5.

(d) Victims of domestic abuse. Data on battered women and victims of domestic abuse maintained by grantees and recipients of per diem payments for emergency shelter for battered women and support services for battered women and victims of domestic abuse are governed by sections 611A.32, subdivision 5, and 611A.371, subdivision 3.

(e) Personal history; internal auditing. Certain personal history and internal auditing data is classified by section 611A.46.

(f) Crime victim claims for reparations. Claims and supporting documents filed by crime victims seeking reparations are classified under section 611A.57, subdivision 6.

(g) Crime Victim Oversight Act. Data maintained by the commissioner of public safety under the Crime Victim Oversight Act are classified under section 611A.74, subdivision 2.

(h) Victim identity data. Data relating to the identity of the victims of certain criminal sexual conduct is governed by section 609.3471.

new text begin (i) Victim notification. Data on victims requesting a notice of release of an arrested or detained person are classified under sections 629.72 and 629.73. new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 611A.0315, is amended to read:

611A.0315 VICTIM NOTIFICATION; DOMESTIC ASSAULT; CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT; deleted text begin HARASSMENT deleted text end new text begin STALKING new text end .

Subdivision 1.

Notice of decision not to prosecute.

(a) A prosecutor shall make every reasonable effort to notify a victim of domestic assault, a criminal sexual conduct offense, or deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end that the prosecutor has decided to decline prosecution of the case or to dismiss the criminal charges filed against the defendant. Efforts to notify the victim should include, in order of priority: (1) contacting the victim or a person designated by the victim by telephone; and (2) contacting the victim by mail. If a suspect is still in custody, the notification attempt shall be made before the suspect is released from custody.

(b) Whenever a prosecutor dismisses criminal charges against a person accused of domestic assault, a criminal sexual conduct offense, or deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , a record shall be made of the specific reasons for the dismissal. If the dismissal is due to the unavailability of the witness, the prosecutor shall indicate the specific reason that the witness is unavailable.

(c) Whenever a prosecutor notifies a victim of domestic assault, criminal sexual conduct, or deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end under this section, the prosecutor shall also inform the victim of the method and benefits of seeking an order for protection under section 518B.01 or a restraining order under section 609.748 and that the victim may seek an order without paying a fee.

Subd. 2.

Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.

(a) "Assault" has the meaning given it in section 609.02, subdivision 10.

(b) "Domestic assault" means an assault committed by the actor against a family or household member.

(c) "Family or household member" has the meaning given it in section 518B.01, subdivision 2.

(d) " deleted text begin Harassment deleted text end new text begin Stalking new text end " means a violation of section 609.749.

(e) "Criminal sexual conduct offense" means a violation of sections 609.342 to 609.3453.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 611A.036, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Definition.

As used in this section, "violent crime" means a violation or attempt to violate any of the following: section 609.185 (murder in the first degree); 609.19 (murder in the second degree); 609.195 (murder in the third degree); 609.20 (manslaughter in the first degree); 609.205 (manslaughter in the second degree); 609.21 (criminal vehicular homicide and injury); 609.221 (assault in the first degree); 609.222 (assault in the second degree); 609.223 (assault in the third degree); 609.2231 (assault in the fourth degree); 609.2241 (knowing transfer of communicable disease); 609.2242 (domestic assault); 609.2245 (female genital mutilation); 609.2247 (domestic assault by strangulation); 609.228 (great bodily harm caused by distribution of drugs); 609.23 (mistreatment of persons confined); 609.231 (mistreatment of residents or patients); 609.2325 (criminal abuse); 609.233 (criminal neglect); 609.235 (use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime); 609.24 (simple robbery); 609.245 (aggravated robbery); 609.25 (kidnapping); 609.255 (false imprisonment); 609.265 (abduction); 609.2661 (murder of an unborn child in the first degree); 609.2662 (murder of an unborn child in the second degree); 609.2663 (murder of an unborn child in the third degree); 609.2664 (manslaughter of an unborn child in the first degree); 609.2665 (manslaughter of an unborn child in the second degree); 609.267 (assault of an unborn child in the first degree); 609.2671 (assault of an unborn child in the second degree); 609.2672 (assault of an unborn child in the third degree); 609.268 (injury or death of an unborn child in commission of a crime); 609.282 (labor trafficking); 609.322 (solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex trafficking); 609.342 (criminal sexual conduct in the first degree); 609.343 (criminal sexual conduct in the second degree); 609.344 (criminal sexual conduct in the third degree); 609.345 (criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree); 609.3451 (criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree); 609.3453 (criminal sexual predatory conduct); 609.352 (solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct); 609.377 (malicious punishment of a child); 609.378 (neglect or endangerment of a child); 609.561, subdivision 1 deleted text begin , deleted text end (arson in the first degree; dwelling); 609.582, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) or (c) deleted text begin , deleted text end (burglary in the first degree; occupied dwelling or involving an assault); deleted text begin or deleted text end 609.66, subdivision 1e, paragraph (b) deleted text begin , deleted text end (drive-by shooting; firing at or toward a person, or an occupied building or motor vehicle) new text begin ; or 609.749, subdivision 2 (stalking) new text end .

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.72, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.

(b) "Domestic abuse" has the meaning given in section 518B.01, subdivision 2.

(c) " deleted text begin Harassment deleted text end new text begin Stalking new text end " has the meaning given in section 609.749.

(d) "Violation of a domestic abuse no contact order" has the meaning given in section 629.75.

(e) "Violation of an order for protection" has the meaning given in section 518B.01, subdivision 14.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.72, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Detention in lieu of citation; release.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or rule, an arresting officer may not issue a citation in lieu of arrest and detention to an individual charged with deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , domestic abuse, violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law or rule, an individual who is arrested on a charge of deleted text begin harassing deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end any person, domestic abuse, violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order, must be brought to the police station or county jail. The officer in charge of the police station or the county sheriff in charge of the jail shall issue a citation in lieu of continued detention unless it reasonably appears to the officer or sheriff that release of the person (1) poses a threat to the alleged victim or another family or household member, (2) poses a threat to public safety, or (3) involves a substantial likelihood the arrested person will fail to appear at subsequent proceedings.

(c) If the arrested person is not issued a citation by the officer in charge of the police station or the county sheriff, the arrested person must be brought before the nearest available judge of the district court in the county in which the alleged deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , domestic abuse, violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order took place without unnecessary delay as provided by court rule.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.72, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Judicial review; release; bail.

(a) The judge before whom the arrested person is brought shall review the facts surrounding the arrest and detention of a person arrested for domestic abuse, deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. The prosecutor or prosecutor's designee shall present relevant information involving the victim's or the victim's family's account of the alleged crime to the judge to be considered in determining the arrested person's release. In making a decision concerning pretrial release conditions of a person arrested for domestic abuse, deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order, the judge shall review the facts of the arrest and detention of the person and determine whether: (1) release of the person poses a threat to the alleged victim, another family or household member, or public safety; or (2) there is a substantial likelihood the person will fail to appear at subsequent proceedings. Before releasing a person arrested for or charged with a crime of domestic abuse, deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end , violation of an order for protection, or violation of a domestic abuse no contact order, the judge shall make findings on the record, to the extent possible, concerning the determination made in accordance with the factors specified in clauses (1) and (2).

(b) The judge may impose conditions of release or bail, or both, on the person to protect the alleged victim or other family or household members and to ensure the appearance of the person at subsequent proceedings. These conditions may include an order:

(1) enjoining the person from threatening to commit or committing acts of domestic abuse or deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end against the alleged victim or other family or household members or from violating an order for protection or a domestic abuse no contact order;

(2) prohibiting the person from harassing, annoying, telephoning, contacting, or otherwise communicating with the alleged victim, either directly or indirectly;

(3) directing the person to vacate or stay away from the home of the alleged victim and to stay away from any other location where the alleged victim is likely to be;

(4) prohibiting the person from possessing a firearm or other weapon specified by the court;

(5) prohibiting the person from possessing or consuming alcohol or controlled substances; and

(6) specifying any other matter required to protect the safety of the alleged victim and to ensure the appearance of the person at subsequent proceedings.

(c) If conditions of release are imposed, the judge shall issue a written order for conditional release. The court administrator shall immediately distribute a copy of the order for conditional release to the agency having custody of the arrested person and shall provide the agency having custody of the arrested person with any available information on the location of the victim in a manner that protects the victim's safety. Either the court or its designee or the agency having custody of the arrested person shall serve upon the defendant a copy of the order. Failure to serve the arrested person with a copy of the order for conditional release does not invalidate the conditions of release.

(d) If the judge imposes as a condition of release a requirement that the person have no contact with the alleged victim, the judge may also, on its own motion or that of the prosecutor or on request of the victim, issue an ex parte temporary restraining order under section 609.748, subdivision 4, or an ex parte temporary order for protection under section 518B.01, subdivision 7. Notwithstanding section 518B.01, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), or 609.748, subdivision 4, paragraph (c), the temporary order is effective until the defendant is convicted or acquitted, or the charge is dismissed, provided that upon request the defendant is entitled to a full hearing on the restraining order under section 609.748, subdivision 5, or on the order for protection under section 518B.01. The hearing must be held within seven days of the defendant's request.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.72, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Notice; release of arrested person.

(a) Immediately after issuance of a citation in lieu of continued detention under subdivision 1, or the entry of an order for release under subdivision 2, but before the arrested person is released, the agency having custody of the arrested person or its designee must make a reasonable and good faith effort to inform orally the alleged victim, local law enforcement agencies known to be involved in the case, if different from the agency having custody, and, at the victim's request any local battered women's and domestic abuse programs established under section 611A.32 or sexual assault programs of:

(1) the conditions of release, if any;

(2) the time of release;

(3) the time, date, and place of the next scheduled court appearance of the arrested person and the victim's right to be present at the court appearance; and

(4) if the arrested person is charged with domestic abuse, the location and telephone number of the area battered women's shelter as designated by the deleted text begin Department of Corrections deleted text end new text begin Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety new text end .

(b) As soon as practicable after an order for conditional release is entered, the agency having custody of the arrested person or its designee must personally deliver or mail to the alleged victim a copy of the written order and written notice of the information in paragraph (a), clauses (2) and (3).

new text begin (c) Data on the victim and the notice provided by the custodial authority are private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, and are accessible only to the victim. new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.72, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Notice to victim regarding bail hearing.

(a) When a person arrested for or a juvenile detained for domestic assault or deleted text begin harassment deleted text end new text begin stalking new text end is scheduled to be reviewed under subdivision 2 for release from pretrial detention, the court shall make a reasonable good faith effort to notify:

(1) the victim of the alleged crime;

(2) if the victim is incapacitated or deceased, the victim's family; and

(3) if the victim is a minor, the victim's parent or guardian.

(b) The notification must include:

(1) the date and approximate time of the review;

(2) the location where the review will occur;

(3) the name and telephone number of a person that can be contacted for additional information; and

(4) a statement that the victim and the victim's family may attend the review.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 629.73, is amended to read:

629.73 NOTICE TO CRIME VICTIM; RELEASE OF ARRESTED OR DETAINED PERSON.

Subdivision 1.

Oral notice.

When a person arrested or a juvenile detained for a crime of violence or an attempted crime of violence is about to be released from pretrial detention, the agency having custody of the arrested or detained person or its designee shall make a reasonable and good faith effort before release to inform orally the victim or, if the victim is incapacitated, the same or next of kin, or if the victim is a minor, the victim's parent or guardian of the following matters:

(1) the conditions of release, if any;

(2) the time of release;

(3) the time, date, and place of the next scheduled court appearance of the arrested or detained person and, where applicable, the victim's right to be present at the court appearance; and

(4) the location and telephone number of deleted text begin the deleted text end new text begin at least one new text end area deleted text begin sexual assault program deleted text end new text begin crime victim service provider new text end as designated by the deleted text begin commissioner of corrections deleted text end new text begin Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety new text end .

Subd. 2.

Written notice.

As soon as practicable after the arrested or detained person is released, the agency having custody of the arrested or detained person or its designee must personally deliver or mail to the alleged victim written notice of the information contained in subdivision 1, clauses (2) and (3).

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Data. new text end

new text begin Data on the victim and the notice provided by the custodial authority are private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, and are accessible only to the victim. new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin WORKING GROUP; REPORT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Direction. new text end

new text begin By August 1, 2013, the Department of Public Safety shall convene a working group to study how restitution is currently being requested, ordered, and collected in Minnesota. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety shall invite representatives from the Department of Corrections, city and county prosecuting agencies, statewide crime victim coalitions, Minnesota Judicial Branch, county probation departments, Minnesota Association of Community Corrections Act counties, Minnesota Board of Public Defenders, and other interested parties to participate in the working group. new text end

new text begin The state court administrator's office shall provide to the working group summary data on the restitution. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The working group must review, assess, and make specific recommendations with regard to the following areas: new text end

new text begin (1) the process by which restitution is requested by victims and ordered by the court, including procedures used by prosecutors' offices, probation and court services, and court administration; new text end

new text begin (2) the statutory mechanisms for collecting restitution, including the establishment of payment plans, revenue recapture, and entry of civil judgments; new text end

new text begin (3) state and local policies, procedures, and strategies for collecting restitution, including restitution collection units, designated restitution probation officers, and department of corrections administrative policies; and new text end

new text begin (4) the extent to which data on restitution is collected. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Report to legislature. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety shall file a report detailing the working group's findings and recommendations with the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees having jurisdiction over criminal justice policy and funding by January 15, 2015. The report may include recommendations for legislation designed to improve, in a cost-efficient manner, the right to restitution granted to victims of crime under Minnesota Statues, section 611A.04. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Sunset. new text end

new text begin The working group shall sunset the day after the commissioner submits the report under subdivision 3. new text end

Presented to the governor April 29, 2013

Signed by the governor May 1, 2013, 4:06 p.m.