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Judiciary panel advances $36 million bill to boost pay, expand restorative justice programs
By Tim Walker
Courthouse security, both physical and in cyberspace, plus pay boosts for courtroom interpreters and those who do mental health examinations in civil commitment and criminal proceedings are the main items set to benefit from a $36 million proposal.
Sponsored by Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville), HF5245, as amended, was approved by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Thursday and sent to the House Ways and Means Committee.
District courts would be the largest beneficiary at $32 million for the 2024-25 biennium; the Supreme Court would receive $4 million, with $3.5 million of that to enhance cybersecurity in all state judiciary system courts.
A one-time appropriation of $500,000 would fund a competitive grant program for courthouse safety and security improvements, including making security assessments, purchasing equipment and technologies, or training. Recipients would need to provide 50% matching funds.
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