It is the district attorney who should know that stuff and bring it up at the bail hearing. The district attorney only asked for a $25,000 bail, which is STILL too low. It sounds like the district attorney was asleep at the wheel, with tragic consequentces. The DA needs to explain why they didn't know this guy was a level 3 offender.
I disagree, it is the JUDGE's reponsibilty when it comes to these heinous lowlifes walking free. Write him at this address to express your outrage at his decision that KILLED that little child. These high and mighty judges MUST be held accountable:
Schroeder, Thomas P.
Becker County Courthouse
915 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
The DA didn't tell him? Yes, the old "nobody told me" excuse. Surely he is allowed to ask. I wonder how far that would go as a defense before this same judge. It seems that "ignorance" is an excuse if you are connected to law enforcement, a judge or a prosecutor but not for us "civilians."