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The data library includes a variety of reports and statistics, such as:

Departure Rates by Offense

Departure rates are based on a five-year average
Departure rates are displayed by criminal history score
Felony cases that received a pronounced sentence

Case Lists by Offense

A spreadsheet containing case-level information
Felony cases that received a pronounced sentence
Non-public data has been excluded

Documents in the library were prepared by the research staff of MSGC in fulfillment of the Commission’s statutory role as a clearinghouse and information center for information on sentencing practices. MSGC monitoring data are person-based, meaning cases represent persons rather than individual charges. Persons sentenced within the same county in a one-month period are generally counted only once, based on their most serious offense. These reports are not policy documents. Nothing in these reports should be construed as a statement of existing policy or recommendation of future policy on behalf of the Commission itself, or as an authoritative interpretation of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines, Minnesota statutes, or case law.

More complex reporting can be found on our reports page. If you cannot find the data you are looking for, you can submit a data request. If you require reports in an alternate format, you can contact the Commission directly.

The Data Library - Person Crimes

Crimes against persons are the most serious types of offenses and generally involve harm or threat of harm to an individual. These crimes can range from non-fatal, non-sexual offenses like assault and robbery to more severe crimes like murder and criminal sexual conduct.

The Data Library - Property Crimes

Property crimes involve the taking or damaging of someone else's property without the use or threat of force. These crimes can range from theft and burglary to arson and vandalism. The severity of the charges and penalties often depend on the value of the property involved and whether there are aggravating factors like prior convictions or hate crime motivation.

The Data Library - Drug Crimes

A drug crime refers to any illegal activity related to a controlled substance, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 152. This includes various offenses like possession, sale, or manufacturing. The severity of a drug crime in Minnesota depends on several factors, including type of drug, quantity of drug, intent, and location.

The Data Library - Other Crimes

"Other crimes" broadly encompasses offenses that aren't specifically categorized as violent crimes, property crimes, or drug-related offenses. These can include a wide range of actions, such as various forms of fraud, aiding offender, and fleeing police.