Bill
SF 1813
Minnesota bill creates standardized guidelines requiring prosecutors to maintain and share lists of officers with credibility problems to ensure fair disclosure in criminal cases.
SF 1813 establishes guidelines and procedures for Minnesota prosecuting agencies to create and maintain Brady-Giglio lists—records of prosecutors and law enforcement officers with histories of dishonesty, misconduct, or credibility issues that must be disclosed to criminal defendants. The bill standardizes how these lists are compiled, updated, and shared across jurisdictions to ensure consistent implementation of constitutional disclosure obligations.
Brady-Giglio disclosures are critical to fair trials; defendants have a constitutional right to know about credibility problems with witnesses and prosecutors. Without standardized procedures, disclosures have been inconsistent across Minnesota counties, potentially disadvantaging some defendants and creating unequal justice. Clear guidelines improve transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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