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SF 1908

Collection and reporting requirement of specified information on criminal cases and creation of a public dashboard for this information

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clare Oumou Verbeten and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota bill requires criminal justice agencies to collect standardized case data and publish it on a public dashboard to increase transparency and accountability across the state's criminal system.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 1908

Legislative bill overview

SF 1908 requires the collection and standardized reporting of specified information across Minnesota's criminal justice system and mandates the creation of a public-facing dashboard to display this data. The bill aims to increase transparency and data accessibility regarding criminal cases by consolidating information from courts, law enforcement, and prosecution agencies into one centralized platform.

Why is this important

Criminal justice data transparency affects public trust, policy effectiveness, and accountability across the system. Currently, criminal case information may be scattered across jurisdictions and agencies with inconsistent formats, making comprehensive analysis difficult for researchers, advocates, policymakers, and the public. A unified dashboard could enable better identification of systemic issues, disparities, and performance patterns.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Defining which criminal case information is truly "public" versus protecting individuals' privacy rights, particularly for juveniles, victims, and those with charges later dismissed
  • Implementation costs and complexity: The financial and operational burden on courts and agencies to standardize data collection, integrate systems, and maintain a statewide dashboard
  • Scope and specificity: What "specified information" includes matters significantly—overly broad requirements could overwhelm stakeholders, while narrow scope may limit transparency goals

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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