When someone is brought into custody and booked on suspicion of a crime, they are to be fingerprinted.
A new law adds that if the procedure is not done at the time of booking, it must be completed before the person is allowed to leave custody. Further, it states that if the prints are not received by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension prior to acceptance of a plea, a court may order the person back into custody for no more than eight hours so that the prints can be taken.
Sponsored by Rep. Debra Hilstrom (DFL-Brooklyn Center) and Sen. Leo Foley (DFL-Coon Rapids), the bill was signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty April 25. It takes effect Aug. 1, 2008.
The law also defines terms related to e-charging regarding use by law enforcement officers, notaries public and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It also provides a framework for when and to whom this information may be disclosed.
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