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The Project
The Minnesota Justice Research Center (MNJRC) is conducting a research study on mandatory minimum sentences in support of the Minnesota Task Force on Mandatory Minimum Sentences.
Through interviews and focus groups with folks directly and indirectly impacted, our goal is to understand the impact of these sentencing practices on individuals and communities and help shape how Minnesota approaches sentencing going forward.
What are mandatory minimums?
Mandatory minimums are laws that require a person
convicted of certain crimes to serve a set minimum amount
of time in prison, regardless of individual circumstances.
What's Next
We are beginning analysis of interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
You can support this project and others by donating to the Minnesota Justice Research Center. Your contributions make a difference in how we're able to do our work.
Research Team
Research Director, MNJRC
Research Manager, MNJRC
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