Chapter 244 — Rehabilitative Programs

244.001 This section number is reserved in Minnesota law. It does not currently contain any active statute text. 244.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's sentencing and corrections laws, including who counts as an 'inmate,' … 244.02 This section was part of Minnesota's sentencing guidelines laws. It was last referenced in 1999 legislation and does not … 244.03 Rehabilitative Programs The Commissioner of Corrections must provide rehabilitative programs for incarcerated people, including substance use … 244.035 Sanctions Related to Litigation This law lets the Commissioner of Corrections punish inmates who file fake or frivolous lawsuits, lie in court, or … 244.04 Good Time Inmates can earn 'good time' that shortens how long they stay in prison by following facility rules. For crimes … 244.049 Supervised Release Board This law creates the Supervised Release Board, which decides whether certain inmates can be released from prison. The … 244.05 Supervised Release Term Every inmate must serve a period of supervised release (similar to parole) after finishing their prison term. For crimes … 244.051 Early Reports of Missing Offenders Programs that supervise inmates on supervised release must report missing inmates quickly. If an inmate fails to check … 244.0513 Conditional Release of Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offenders; Treatment This law allows nonviolent drug offenders to be released from prison early if they complete substance use disorder … 244.052 Predatory Offenders; Notice When a person required to register as a predatory offender is about to be released from prison, a committee reviews the … 244.0521 Training Materials on the Dangers of Predatory Offenders This law required the Commissioner of Corrections, working with the Commissioner of Public Safety, to create training … 244.053 Notice of Release of Certain Offenders When an inmate convicted of a crime requiring sex offender registration is about to be released, the Commissioner of … 244.054 Discharge Plans; Mentally Ill Offenders This law requires the state to offer a discharge plan for inmates with serious and persistent mental illness who are … 244.055 This section number is reserved in Minnesota law. It references prior legislation from 2005, 2006, and 2009 but does not … 244.056 Predatory Offender; Seeking Housing in Different Jurisdiction When a registered sex offender who is classified as a public risk monitoring case wants to move to a new area, the … 244.057 Predatory Offender; Household With Children Before a registered sex offender is allowed to live in a home where children are present, the corrections agency … 244.06 This section number is reserved in Minnesota law. It references 1997 legislation but does not contain active statute … 244.065 Private Employment of Inmates or Specialized Programming for Pregnant Inmates of State Correctional Institutions in Community This law allows the Commissioner of Corrections to release inmates into the community for work, job seeking, education, … 244.07 Furloughs The Commissioner of Corrections can grant inmates temporary furloughs of up to five days to travel within Minnesota. … 244.08 Supervised Release Board This law defines the powers of the Supervised Release Board. For crimes committed after May 1, 1980, the board's powers … 244.085 Felony Dwi Report The Commissioner of Corrections must report to the legislature every year by January 15 on felony-level DWI offenses. … 244.09 Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission This law creates the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, an 11-member body that writes the rules judges use when … 244.095 This section number is reserved in Minnesota law. It references 1991 legislation but does not contain active statute … 244.10 Sentencing Hearing; Deviation From Guidelines When someone is convicted of a felony, either side can request a sentencing hearing. If the judge gives a sentence that … 244.101 Sentencing of Felony Offenders Who Commit Offenses on and After August 1, 1993 For felonies committed on or after August 1, 1993, a prison sentence has two parts: the first two-thirds is served in … 244.11 Appellate Review of Sentence A defendant or the state can appeal a felony sentence to the Court of Appeals. The appeals court can review whether the … 244.12 Intensive Community Supervision The Commissioner of Corrections can place eligible offenders on intensive community supervision instead of keeping them … 244.13 Intensive Community Supervision and Intensive Supervised Release The Commissioner of Corrections must set up intensive community supervision and intensive supervised release programs. … 244.14 This section was repealed by 2023 legislation. It previously contained provisions related to intensive community … 244.15 This section was repealed by 2023 legislation. It previously contained provisions related to intensive community … 244.16 Day-fines The Sentencing Guidelines Commission must create a model day-fine system. Day-fines are calculated in two steps: first, … 244.17 Challenge Incarceration Program The Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) is an alternative to regular prison time. Eligible inmates can volunteer for a … 244.171 Challenge Incarceration Program; Basic Elements The challenge incarceration program is an intensive, structured prison program focused on discipline, physical fitness, … 244.172 Challenge Incarceration Program; Phases I to Iii The challenge incarceration program has three phases. Phase I lasts at least six months in a correctional facility with … 244.173 Challenge Incarceration Program; Evaluation and Report The Commissioner of Corrections must create a system to collect and study information about how well the challenge … 244.18 Correctional Fees; Schedule, Collection, and Use Probation agencies and the Commissioner of Corrections can charge fees for correctional services like drug testing, … 244.19 Probation Services and Officers This law sets up how counties and Tribal Nations provide probation services for adult misdemeanors and juvenile cases. … 244.195 Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the probation and corrections laws in sections 244.195 to 244.24. It … 244.1951 Detention and Release; Intermediate Sanctions; Supervision Contacts Probation agencies can order the detention of people who violate probation, but only if needed to prevent escape or … 244.196 This section was repealed by 2023 legislation. It previously contained provisions related to probation sanctions. 244.197 Initiating Sanctions Conference When someone on probation commits a technical violation (not a new crime), the probation agency can hold a sanctions … 244.198 Participating in Sanctions Conference If a person on probation agrees to participate in a sanctions conference, the probation officer explains the recommended … 244.199 Electing Not to Participate If a person on probation chooses not to participate in a sanctions conference, the probation officer can either ask the … 244.1995 Sanctions Conference Procedures Probation agencies must develop written procedures and a plain-language form for sanctions conferences. The form must … 244.20 Probation; Felony Supervision In counties and Tribal Nations that do not participate in the Community Corrections Act, the Department of Corrections … 244.21 Information on Individuals on Probation; Reports Probation agencies must collect and keep information about people on probation, as directed by the Commissioner of … 244.22 This section was repealed by 2023 legislation. It previously contained provisions related to probation services. 244.24 Assessing Risk for Individuals on Probation All probation agencies must have written policies for assessing the risk levels of people on probation. They must use … 244.30 Cap on Incarceration for First-time Supervised Release Violations; Exception for Sex Offenders When someone on supervised release violates their conditions for the first time, the commissioner can send them back to … 244.32 This section was repealed by 2023 legislation. It previously contained provisions related to community supervision. 244.33 Community Supervision; Targeted Innovation Grants This law creates a grant program for innovative community supervision programs. The Commissioner of Corrections awards … 244.40 Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act This is the short title section for the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, which covers sections 244.40 … 244.41 Definitions This section defines the key terms used in the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act. Important terms include … 244.42 Comprehensive Assessment and Individualized Rehabilitation Plan Required Every person in state prison must receive a comprehensive assessment and an individualized rehabilitation plan. The plan … 244.43 Earned Incentive Release Credit The commissioner must create a policy for earned incentive release credits, which allow inmates to reduce their prison … 244.44 Applying Earned Incentive Release Credit Inmates can earn credits for good behavior and program participation that reduce their time in prison by up to 17 … 244.45 Ineligibility for Earned Incentive Release Credit Three groups of inmates cannot earn incentive release credits: those serving life sentences, those with old … 244.46 Earned Compliance Credit and Supervision Abatement Status People on supervised release can earn compliance credits: one month off active supervision for every two months of good … 244.47 Victim Input When an inmate is eligible for earned incentive release credits for a serious crime, the commissioner must try to notify … 244.48 Victim Notification The Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act does not reduce or limit any victim notification requirements that already exist … 244.49 Interstate Compact People serving Minnesota sentences but supervised in another state under the Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision … 244.50 Reallocating Earned Incentive Release Savings Money saved by releasing inmates early through earned incentive release credits must be reinvested. The commissioner … 244.51 Reporting Required Starting January 15, 2026, the commissioner must report annually for ten years on the Rehabilitation and Reinvestment … 244.60 Supervised Release Employment Requirement; Postsecondary Education If someone on supervised release is required to work or be employed, going to college or taking postsecondary classes …