Minneapolis file 2026-01031, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-10.
Latest action: Published
Police officer works with court to track DWI cases A police liaison will help connect officers to the DWI Court starting October 2026, and will monitor defendants ordered to complete DWI programs.
More DWI defendants may complete court-ordered safety programs Better tracking of defendants ordered into DWI programs could mean more people finish treatment and fewer repeat drunk driving arrests citywide.
Grant covers only one year of costs The $35,000 funds this position for just 12 months; the city will need to find money to keep the liaison working after September 2027.
Accepting a grant from the DWI Court of theState of Minnesota,Fourth Judicial District Court, in the amount of $35,000, for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2026, for a police liaison to the DWI Court and DWI defendant monitoring services.
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