===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-17-1555_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-12-27_20240430093546.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-17-1555 defendant: ADRIAN MICHAEL WESLEY filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-12-27 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-17-1555 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:10 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES December 27, 2022 The Honorable Presiding Judge of Hennepin County Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Adrian Wesley, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-17-1555, 27-CR-17-8342; 27-CR-17-22909 Dear Judge of Hennepin County, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 8/9/21, and they were subsequently civilly committed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS, the entity to which Defendant is committed, will be providing subd. 7 competency evaluation services in this matter.1 Dr. Gregory Hanson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Hanson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Hanson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Hanson’s review and evaluation and will assist him in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 1 DHS notes that although it is providing competency evaluation services in this matter, it is not a party to this proceeding and has not consented to be a party to this proceeding. ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-17-1555 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:10 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-17-22909_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-12-27_20240430093723.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-17-22909 defendant: ADRIAN MICHAEL WESLEY filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-12-27 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-17-22909 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:15 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES December 27, 2022 The Honorable Presiding Judge of Hennepin County Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Adrian Wesley, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-17-1555, 27-CR-17-8342; 27-CR-17-22909 Dear Judge of Hennepin County, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 8/9/21, and they were subsequently civilly committed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS, the entity to which Defendant is committed, will be providing subd. 7 competency evaluation services in this matter.1 Dr. Gregory Hanson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Hanson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Hanson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Hanson’s review and evaluation and will assist him in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 1 DHS notes that although it is providing competency evaluation services in this matter, it is not a party to this proceeding and has not consented to be a party to this proceeding. ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-17-22909 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:15 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-17-8342_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-12-27_20240430093640.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-17-8342 defendant: ADRIAN MICHAEL WESLEY filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-12-27 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-17-8342 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:13 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES December 27, 2022 The Honorable Presiding Judge of Hennepin County Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Adrian Wesley, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-17-1555, 27-CR-17-8342; 27-CR-17-22909 Dear Judge of Hennepin County, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 8/9/21, and they were subsequently civilly committed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS, the entity to which Defendant is committed, will be providing subd. 7 competency evaluation services in this matter.1 Dr. Gregory Hanson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Hanson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Hanson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Hanson’s review and evaluation and will assist him in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 1 DHS notes that although it is providing competency evaluation services in this matter, it is not a party to this proceeding and has not consented to be a party to this proceeding. ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-17-8342 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 12/27/2022 12:13 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-18-18391_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2020-06-04_20240430092750.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-18-18391 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2020-06-04 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-18-18391 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:17 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES June 4, 2020 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-3539, 27-CR-19-1916, 27-CR-19-17539, 27-CR-18-18391 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 26, 2019, and she was subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Kristin Matson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Matson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Matson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Matson’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-18-18391 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:17 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Elizabeth Rae Smith, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Kathryn Luisa Hansel, Counsel for Aesha Ibrahim Osman ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-18-18391_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-07-14_20240430092732.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-18-18391 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-07-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-18-18391 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:49 AM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES July 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-18391; 27-CR-19-1916; 27-CR-19-3539; 27-CR-19-17539; Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 9/1/2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. As announced in our notice to the Court on June 1, 2022, please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-18-18391 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:49 AM Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-18-19274_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2021-01-25_20240430093052.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-18-19274 defendant: IFRAH ABDULL HASSAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2021-01-25 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-18-19274 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/25/2021 12:39 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES January 25, 2021 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Ifrah Abdullahi Hassan, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-19274; 27-CR-20-423 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 18, 2020. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Stephanie Bruss is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Bruss will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Bruss access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Bruss’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-18-19274 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/25/2021 12:39 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Andrew Johnson, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Lisa Skrzeczkoski, Counsel for Ifrah Hassan ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-12466_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430091822.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-12466 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-12466 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:37 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-12466 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:37 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-17539_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2020-06-04_20240430091958.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-17539 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2020-06-04 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-17539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:14 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES June 4, 2020 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-3539, 27-CR-19-1916, 27-CR-19-17539, 27-CR-18-18391 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 26, 2019, and she was subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Kristin Matson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Matson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Matson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Matson’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-17539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:14 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Elizabeth Rae Smith, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Kathryn Luisa Hansel, Counsel for Aesha Ibrahim Osman ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-17539_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-07-14_20240430091942.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-17539 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-07-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-17539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:56 AM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES July 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-18391; 27-CR-19-1916; 27-CR-19-3539; 27-CR-19-17539; Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 9/1/2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. As announced in our notice to the Court on June 1, 2022, please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-17539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:56 AM Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-1916_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2020-06-04_20240430091240.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-1916 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2020-06-04 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-1916 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:09 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES June 4, 2020 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-3539, 27-CR-19-1916, 27-CR-19-17539, 27-CR-18-18391 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 26, 2019, and she was subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Kristin Matson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Matson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Matson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Matson’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-1916 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:09 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Elizabeth Rae Smith, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Kathryn Luisa Hansel, Counsel for Aesha Ibrahim Osman ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-1916_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-07-14_20240430091224.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-1916 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-07-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-1916 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:51 AM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES July 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-18391; 27-CR-19-1916; 27-CR-19-3539; 27-CR-19-17539; Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 9/1/2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. As announced in our notice to the Court on June 1, 2022, please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-1916 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:51 AM Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-19606_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430092040.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-19606 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-19606 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:40 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-19606 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:40 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-28883_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-09-14_20240430092347.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-28883 defendant: JACOB MAMAR JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-09-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-28883 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 9/14/2022 2:17 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES September 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Jacob Mamar Johnson, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-2728, 27-CR-19-28883, 27-CR-21-4207, 27-CR-21-13795, 27-CR-21-4954 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 2/1/2022, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-28883 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 9/14/2022 2:17 PM Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-3539_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2020-06-04_20240430091351.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-3539 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2020-06-04 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-3539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:06 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES June 4, 2020 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-3539, 27-CR-19-1916, 27-CR-19-17539, 27-CR-18-18391 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 26, 2019, and she was subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Kristin Matson is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Matson will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Matson access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Matson’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-3539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/4/2020 1:06 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Elizabeth Rae Smith, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Kathryn Luisa Hansel, Counsel for Aesha Ibrahim Osman ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-19-3539_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-07-14_20240430091335.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-19-3539 defendant: AESHA IBRAHIM OSMAN filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-07-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-19-3539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:54 AM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES July 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Aesha Ibrahim Osman, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-18391; 27-CR-19-1916; 27-CR-19-3539; 27-CR-19-17539; Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 9/1/2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. As announced in our notice to the Court on June 1, 2022, please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-19-3539 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 7/14/2022 10:54 AM Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-20-20037_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430090138.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-20-20037 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-20-20037 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:45 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-20-20037 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:45 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-20-26577_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-10-26_20240430090613.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-20-26577 defendant: Rasheed Richardson filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-10-26 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-20-26577 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/26/2022 2:03 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES October 26, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Rasheed Richardson Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-20-26577 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 1/4/2022, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-20-26577 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/26/2022 2:03 PM Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-20-423_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2021-01-25_20240430084817.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-20-423 defendant: Ifrah Abdullahi Hassan filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2021-01-25 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-20-423 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/25/2021 12:40 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES January 25, 2021 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Ifrah Abdullahi Hassan, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-19274; 27-CR-20-423 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on February 18, 2020. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Stephanie Bruss is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Bruss will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Bruss access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Bruss’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Program Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-933-5020 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-20-423 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/25/2021 12:40 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Andrew Johnson, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Lisa Skrzeczkoski, Counsel for Ifrah Hassan ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-20-8926_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430085435.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-20-8926 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-20-8926 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:42 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-20-8926 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:42 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-13795_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-09-14_20240430082434.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-13795 defendant: JACOB MAMAR JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-09-14 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-13795 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 9/14/2022 2:33 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES September 14, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Jacob Mamar Johnson, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-18-2728, 27-CR-19-28883, 27-CR-21-4207, 27-CR-21-13795, 27-CR-21-4954 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 2/1/2022, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-13795 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 9/14/2022 2:33 PM Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-19552_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430082841.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-19552 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-19552 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:49 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-19552 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 1:49 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-20637_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-01-27_20240430083258.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-20637 defendant: Daniel Lamar Ford filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-01-27 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-20637 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/27/2022 3:48 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES January 27, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Daniel Lamar Ford, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-21-20637; 27-CR-20-18844; 27-CR-20-14068; 27-CR-20-256 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on October 19, 2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, the assigned examiner will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to the examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-20637 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 1/27/2022 3:48 PM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-23233_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240430084220.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-23233 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-23233 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:01 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-23233 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:01 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-6229_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2021-08-30_20240430080232.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-6229 defendant: MARVAL BARNES filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2021-08-30 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-6229 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 8/30/2021 11:13 AM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES August 30, 2021 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Marvel Barnes, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-21-722; 27-CR-21-6229; 27-CR-21-8856 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding the pending competency evaluation for the Defendant in the above-referenced cases. Defendant was found incompetent to participate in his defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on April 13, 2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01, subd. 7, provides in part that the head of the institution to which a defendant is committed must report to the court periodically, not less than six months, on the defendant’s mental condition with an opinion as to competency to proceed. The DHS Forensic Evaluation Department, on behalf of DHS and the head of the institution to which Defendant is committed, will be conducting the subd. 7 competency evaluation in this matter. Dr. Jennifer Harrison is assigned to conduct this evaluation. In order to provide a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Harrison will need to review records relating to clinical treatment Defendant has received or is receiving. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow Dr. Harrison access to treatment records absent a court order. Defendant’s treatment records are relevant to Dr. Harrison’s review and evaluation and will assist her in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the attached proposed order for the release of medical records be signed and returned to me to allow the disclosure of treatment records to my office. Additionally, we request this language be included in all orders finding incompetence moving forward, as this would save time and resources for future subd. 7 competency evaluations completed by Forensic Services. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 1703 County Road 15 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-6229 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 8/30/2021 11:13 AM Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-21-6229_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-10-27_20240430080223.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-21-6229 defendant: MARVAL BARNES filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-10-27 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-21-6229 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/27/2022 3:16 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES October 27, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Marvel Barnes, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-21-11758; 27-CR-21-11460; 27-CR-21-8613; 27-CR-21-8643; 27-CR-21-6229; 27-CR-21-8856 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 on 4/13/2021, and they were subsequently civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-21-6229 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/27/2022 3:16 PM Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-22-1165_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240429030431.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-22-1165 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-22-1165 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:04 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-22-1165 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:04 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2 ===== DOC: MCRO_27-CR-22-4898_Correspondence for Judicial Approval_2022-11-07_20240429040221.pdf ===== --- meta case_number: 27-CR-22-4898 defendant: TERRELL JOHNSON filing_type: Correspondence for Judicial Approval filing_date: 2022-11-07 pages: 002 --- end meta ===== PAGE 001/002 ===== 27-CR-22-4898 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:54 PM DIRECT CARE & TREATMENT – FORENSIC SERVICES November 7, 2022 The Honorable Lisa K. Janzen Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court – Hennepin County Hennepin County District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487 RE: State v. Johnson, Terrell Dannie, Rule 20.01, subd. 7 competency evaluation Court Files: 27-CR-19-12466, 27-CR-19-19606, 27-CR-20-8926, 27-CR-20-20037, 27-CR-21- 19552, 27-CR-21-23233, 27-CR-22-1165, 27-CR-22-390, 27-CR-21-21578; 27-CR-22-1187; 27-CR- 22-5745; 27-CR-22-4898 Dear Judge Janzen, I am the Court Liaison for DHS Direct Care and Treatment- Forensic Services, and I write regarding continuing competency evaluations for the Defendant in the above-referenced case(s). The Defendant was found incompetent to participate in their defense under Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 20.01 and they are civilly committed. Please be advised that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department is able to conduct future competency evaluation(s) under Rule 20.01, subd. 7 in this matter. Costs for future continuing competency evaluations completed by the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department under Rule 20.01 would be charged to the Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 480.182 (4). If the Court would like the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, please appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to do so in the accompanying proposed order within 10 days from the date of this letter.1 The prompt issuance of an order appointing the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will allow the agency to allocate resources appropriately for future evaluations. Please note that the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department will not conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter absent an order appointing it to do so, even if the Defendant remains under civil commitment. Please also note that if the Court appoints the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct continuing competency evaluations in this matter, the assigned Forensic Examiner will need to review records relating to treatment and services the Defendant has received and/or is receiving. The Defendant’s treatment and service records are relevant to the Forensic Examiner’s review and evaluation and will assist them in providing a more comprehensive opinion regarding the Defendant’s current mental condition and 1 Although DHS is not a party to the Defendant’s criminal proceedings and has not consented to be a party, DHS is offering to provide examination services to the Court in the Defendant’s criminal proceedings. 1 ===== PAGE 002/002 ===== 27-CR-22-4898 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/7/2022 2:54 PM competency status. State and federal data privacy laws do not allow DHS Forensic Examiners access to treatment and service records absent a court order or a signed release from the Defendant. Accompanying this letter is an order wherein the Court can appoint the DHS Forensic Evaluation Department to conduct the next continuing competency evaluation (meaning, a single competency evaluation under Rule 20.01, subd. 7), or ongoing continuing competency evaluations (meaning, until the Defendant is found competent, the Defendant is no longer under civil commitment, or upon further action by DHS or the Court). The accompanying order also contains language that will authorize the release of the Defendant’s relevant records to Forensic Services for the assigned Forensic Examiner’s review. Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Amanda Burg, Court Liaison Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services 100 Freeman Drive St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-985-2659 amanda.r.burg@state.mn.us Copies: Hennepin County Court Administration Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney 2