Public hearing. The department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until the hearing is completed.
The hearing will be conducted by an administrative law judge from the Court of Administrative Hearings. You can participate in the virtual hearing via Webex by using the following link along with the associated access code and password:
Password: S3yNDJHbG62 (73963524 when dialing from a phone or video system)
For audio-only connection, join the virtual hearing by telephone:
Call: 1-415-655-0003 (this is not a toll-free number)
Access code: 2490 427 7030
Password: 73963542
In-Person Location:
Department of Corrections, Afton Room (1st Floor, use West Entrance)
1450 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
The department will schedule additional hearing days if necessary. All interested or affected persons will have an opportunity to participate by submitting either oral or written comments, statements, or arguments. Statements may be submitted without appearing at the hearing.
If the hearing is postponed or rescheduled the department will notify organizations listed in its additional notice plan and post the notice on its website (https://mn.gov/doc/about/rulemaking).
Timing for Comments
Initial comment period closes on June 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on that day.
Rebuttal comments close on June 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Rebuttal is a reply to something someone else said - not a new comment.
Reminder for Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Questions about registration should be directed to that Board.
Judge’s Report
The Judge will issue a report with 30 days of the close of the record, unless an extension is granted. Report will be posted on the day it is issued. You can view the report here.
Presenting at Hearing
Oral Comments at Hearing
In WebEx
At the bottom right side of your computer screen, click on the chat
Type your first and last name in the chat to request to speak.
Chat will go directly to the Host, who will put you in queue in the order received. When it is your turn, you will be prompted to unmute your microphone.
By telephone
Press *3 on your keypad to raise your hand (and *3 to lower) to indicate your interest in making a comment.
The WebEx host will place you into a queue in the order received and will say the first 6 digits of your phone number when it is your turn, and you will be unmuted.
State and spell your first and last name for the record before commenting.
Tips for Oral Comments
State and spell your first and last name
If you are commenting on behalf of an organization, identify the organization
Speak slowly, clearly, and loudly - only audible statements will be recorded
Spell names and technical terms
Introducing an acronym? Be sure to state the full phrase
