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Pretrial Release Initiative

Validation Study

In 2023, the Minnesota Judicial Branch completed its first post-implementation validation of the Minnesota Pretrial Release Evaluation Form and Assessment Tool (MNPAT). The validation study was coordinated by a Validation Committee comprised of judges and partner agency stakeholders from across the state, including county probation, community corrections, the Department of Corrections, the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, the Minnesota Board of Public Defense, tribal courts, and research scientists.

MNPAT Validation Study Report

Judicial Council Policy 524 requires that the MNPAT be validated on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and fairness in predicting pretrial release failure. The MNPAT and its validation study support the vision of the court system being fair, consistent, and free of discrimination.

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