RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.

Added a new appeal pathway allowing parties aggrieved by minimum term orders to appeal directly to the Intermediate Appellate Court instead of using the HRPP Rule 40 petition process.

Modified requirements to ensure prisoners continue to be represented by counsel when challenging minimum term proceedings, addressing concerns about indigent inmates lacking legal representation.

Added requirement for the Supreme Court to establish specific rules regarding petition forms, content, parties involved, and hearings on minimum term challenges.

Added specific grounds for challenging minimum term orders including constitutional violations, excess of statutory authority, unlawful procedure, legal error, clearly erroneous findings, and abuse of discretion.

Modified effective date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder or error that needs correction.