Subdivision 1. Authority; duties; powers. Effective May 1, 1980, the commissioner of corrections shall have only those powers and duties in sections 244.01 to 244.11, 609.10, 609.145, subdivision 1, and 609.165, subdivision 2, with relation to persons sentenced for crimes committed on or after May 1, 1980.
The commissioner of corrections shall retain all powers and duties presently vested in and imposed upon the commissioner with relation to persons sentenced for crimes committed on or before April 30, 1980.
The commissioner of corrections shall take into consideration, but not be bound by, the sentence terms embodied in the Sentencing Guidelines promulgated by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission and the penal philosophy embodied in sections 244.01 to 244.11, 609.10, 609.145, subdivision 1, and 609.165, subdivision 2, in its deliberations relative to parole, probation, release, or other disposition of inmates who commit the crimes giving rise to their sentences on or before April 30, 1980.
Subd. 2. No limitation intent. Nothing in sections 244.01 to 244.11, 609.10, 609.145, subdivision 1, and 609.165, subdivision 2, shall be deemed to limit the powers and duties otherwise provided by law to the commissioner of corrections with regard to the management of correctional institutions or the disposition of inmates unless those powers and duties are inconsistent with the provisions of sections 244.01 to 244.11, 609.10, 609.145, subdivision 1, and 609.165, subdivision 2, in which case those powers and duties shall be superseded by sections 244.01 to 244.11, 609.10, 609.145, subdivision 1, and 609.165, subdivision 2.
1978 c 723 art 1 s 8; 1980 c 417 s 15; 1983 c 274 s 18; 1986 c 444; 1998 c 367 art 6 s 15; 2008 c 277 art 1 s 31
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 241 - 244 — Corrections
Chapter 244 — Criminal Sentences, Release
Section 244.03 — Rehabilitative Programs.
Section 244.035 — Sanctions Related To Litigation.
Section 244.05 — Supervised Release Term.
Section 244.051 — Early Reports Of Missing Offenders.
Section 244.0513 — Conditional Release Of Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offenders; Treatment.
Section 244.052 — Predatory Offenders; Notice.
Section 244.0521 — Training Materials On The Dangers Of Predatory Offenders.
Section 244.053 — Notice Of Release Of Certain Offenders.
Section 244.054 — Discharge Plans; Mentally Ill Offenders.
Section 244.056 — Predatory Offender; Seeking Housing In Different Jurisdiction.
Section 244.057 — Predatory Offender; Household With Children.
Section 244.08 — Commissioner Of Corrections.
Section 244.085 — Felony Dwi Report.
Section 244.09 — Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Section 244.10 — Sentencing Hearing; Deviation From Guidelines.
Section 244.101 — Sentencing Of Felony Offenders Who Commit Offenses On And After August 1, 1993.
Section 244.11 — Appellate Review Of Sentence.
Section 244.12 — Intensive Community Supervision.
Section 244.13 — Intensive Community Supervision And Intensive Supervised Release.
Section 244.14 — Intensive Community Supervision; Basic Elements.
Section 244.15 — Intensive Community Supervision; Phases I To Iv.
Section 244.17 — Challenge Incarceration Program.
Section 244.171 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Basic Elements.
Section 244.172 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Phases I To Iii.
Section 244.173 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Evaluation And Report.
Section 244.18 — Local Correctional Fees; Imposition On Offenders.
Section 244.19 — Probation Officers.
Section 244.196 — Definitions.
Section 244.197 — Initiation Of Sanctions Conference.
Section 244.198 — Participation In Sanctions Conference.
Section 244.199 — Election Not To Participate.
Section 244.1995 — Sanctions Conference Procedures.
Section 244.20 — Probation Supervision.
Section 244.21 — Information On Offenders Under Supervision; Reports.
Section 244.22 — Probation Service Providers; Caseload Reduction Grant Money.
Section 244.24 — Classification System For Adult Offenders.
Section 244.32 — Alternatives To Incarceration Pilot Program.