What does “Level of Sentence” mean when displayed in the Register of Actions?
Effective June 1, 2009, Level of Sentence is a new automated feature that calculates and displays the level of sentence on a case based on the sentence imposed by the judge and entered into the case management system. The automation is calculated on the sentence elements and the provisions set forth in M.S. 609.13 and Minn. R. Crim. P. 23.03, and as further described in our Level of Sentence Fact Sheet. The Level of Sentence is displayed on cases sentenced on or after June 1, 2009. For cases sentenced prior to June 1, 2009, the Level of Sentence is not automatically calculated and displayed but should be manually interpreted based on M.S. 609.13 and Minn. R. Crim. P. 23.03, and as further explained in our Level of Sentence Fact Sheet. For sample screen images and a complete discussion on how to read and interpret the Register of Actions and Level of Sentence on a case, see Register of Actions – Level of Sentence (available in the Interpreting Search Results help topic) in MPA Courthous
