Committee purpose statement:
This Committee shall concern itself with studying proposed legislation in the fields of criminal law and corrections and prepare position statements that have Executive Board and President Approval. These efforts must be based upon nonpartisan analysis, study and research of specific problems within the scope of the correctional field, and all results and findings of Committee analysis, study and research shall be made available to the public. All legislative activity of the Committee shall serve a public rather than a private interest.
Committee action statement:
The Committee, with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, may support or oppose proposed corrections legislation; positions taken by the Committee must be consistent with our philosophy, mission statement and good correctional practice. Members representing the Association shall not indulge in practices, which could be construed as influence peddling or the placing of undue pressure upon legislators.
Goals:
Mark Bliven - DOC & Mary Cardinal - DOC Retiree - Committee Chairs
2025 MCA Legislative Agenda
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Full-Circle Advisory Group Description
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2023 Juvenile PO Registration Paper
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Full Circle Advisory Group Proposal
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Minnesota SecondChance Coalition Education-Resource Information
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