Minnesota Statutes Corrections (Ch. 241-244 App.) § 244.197. Initiating sanctions conference

Subdivision 1. Authority; scope. (a) Unless the district court directs otherwise, a probation agency may use a sanctions conference to address a technical violation of an individual on probation. If a sanctions conference is used,sections 244.197to244.1995apply.

(b) Sections 244.197to244.1995apply to both adults and juveniles on probation.

Subd. 2. Violation notice. (a) If a probation agency has reason to believe that an individual on probation has committed a technical violation, the agency must:

(b) The notice must also state that if the individual on probation fails to appear at the sanctions conference, the probation agency may apprehend and detain the individual undersection 244.1951and ask the court to initiate revocation proceedings undersection 609.14andrule 27.04 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(c) To the extent feasible, the sanctions conference must take place within seven days after the individual on probation is mailed the notice. The notice must include the conference's date, time, and location.

(1) stipulate in writing that the individual:

(2) declare in writing whether the individual will participate in the sanctions conference or proceed with a judicial hearing.