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Sentencing Guidelines Commission backs creation of mandatory-minimums task force
Summary
The Sentencing Guidelines Commission voted unanimously to back legislation creating a task force on mandatory minimum sentences, after a brief discussion about membership and the value of judicial input.
The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission voted unanimously March 13 to adopt a resolution supporting legislation to create a task force on mandatory minimum sentences.
Commissioners discussed the bill during the executive director's report and then moved to a formal motion. Commissioner Freese moved to adopt the resolution; Commissioner Middlebrook seconded. The roll call recorded 13 votes in favor and no votes opposed. Chair Mitchell announced, “With that, the motion is approved.”
Commissioners said the commission could provide research and information to the task force if it is formed. Several members…
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