Assessment Tool
In January 2023, the Minnesota Judicial Council approved the Minnesota Pretrial Assessment Tool - Revised (MNPAT-R).
Anoka, Cass, Hennepin, Sherburne, and Wright counties adopt alternative tools that meet the statewide standards. Validation is required for these tools. All other counties will use the statewide tool, MNPAT-R.
The MNPAT-R will be validated through the State Court Administrator’s Office to promote consistent risk analysis. Alternative tools require approval from the Minnesota Judicial Council. Districts or counties using an alternative tool are required to meet the statewide standards for validation, according to Minnesota Judicial Council Policy 524: Pretrial Release Evaluation.
Minnesota Pretrial Release Evaluation Form and Assessment Tool - Revised (MNPAT-R)
Minnesota Pretrial Questionnaire (Revised)
Anoka, Cass, Hennepin, Sherburne, and Wright counties adopt alternative tools that meet the statewide standards. Validation is required for these tools. All other counties will use the statewide tool, MNPAT-R.
The MNPAT-R will be validated through the State Court Administrator’s Office to promote consistent risk analysis. Alternative tools require approval from the Minnesota Judicial Council. Districts or counties using an alternative tool are required to meet the statewide standards for validation, according to Minnesota Judicial Council Policy 524: Pretrial Release Evaluation.
Minnesota Pretrial Release Evaluation Form and Assessment Tool - Revised (MNPAT-R)
Minnesota Pretrial Questionnaire (Revised)