Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1061: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 17 and 18 of section 12.1-34-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fair treatment of victims.

HB 1061 amends specific sections of North Dakota's victim treatment code (12.1-34-02) to enhance protections for crime victims. The bill directly affects victims of crime and the state agencies responsible for their support services. However, the provided context lacks specific details about the exact changes to subsections 17 and 18 or the concrete mechanisms of the amendments. The bill was enacted after signing by the Governor on March 24, 2025. Without the full text or specific provisions described in the abstract, a detailed summary of the policy changes cannot be provided.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim protections under criminal justice code, aligning with reform indicators like victim rights and support services, despite lacking specific amendment details.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1336: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31.2-02, subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02, and subdivision h of subsection 5 of section 39-08-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to orders prohibiting contact and use of orders prohibiting contact as an alternative to sentencing.

HB 1336 modifies North Dakota law to require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact between defendants and victims in cases involving crimes of violence, stalking, harassment, or sex offenses when defendants are released before trial. These orders must be provided to victims, entered into state and federal crime databases within one business day, and can be modified or terminated by court order upon request. Violating such an order is a class A misdemeanor, and law enforcement must arrest individuals without a warrant if probable cause exists. The bill directly affects victims in these specific criminal cases and defendants released pre-trial, with key changes focusing on mandatory contact orders and electronic database reporting.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires courts to issue victim contact bans in violent/stalking/sex cases with database entry and enforcement, strengthening victim protection protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Sentencing

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 2209: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-34-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the expansion of medical examinations of victims of criminal conduct; and to provide an appropriation.

This bill (SB 2209) prevents victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse/neglect from being charged for medical exams used to gather crime evidence. It requires North Dakota's Attorney General to reimburse healthcare providers and children's advocacy centers for these exams using a $200,000 state appropriation. The law ensures victims (including children) and their guardians won't face direct billing for forensic exams or preliminary screenings. Evidence collected under this law cannot be used against victims for unrelated offenses. The funding supports domestic violence examiner programs and requires reporting on how funds are used and victim outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200,000 state appropriation to reimburse providers for victim medical exams, funding essential services without victim billing.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents victim billing for forensic exams, ensures access to evidence collection, and funds reimbursement - directly advancing victim protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents victims from being charged for forensic medical exams, ensures state reimbursement, removes financial barriers to healthcare access for assault/violence victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1301: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-32-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application.

HB 1301 would require North Dakota courts to explicitly prohibit probationers from possessing firearms, destructive devices, or dangerous weapons as a standard condition of probation, except for specific first-time misdemeanor offenses under certain sections (like minor traffic violations or low-level drug offenses) if the court makes a documented finding of "good cause" to waive the ban. It also adds new probation conditions like community service, electronic monitoring, and strict rules against failing urine tests, while prohibiting firearm bans for most other misdemeanors. The bill applies to all probation sentences imposed after its effective date. This would directly affect individuals on probation for most crimes, limiting their access to firearms unless specific legal exceptions apply.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts probationers' firearm access as standard condition, limiting defendant rights under criminal justice probation rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Probation & Parole

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1199: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the collection of data on missing persons and the missing indigenous people task force; to amend and reenact section 54-12-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the collection of data on missing persons and the missing indigenous people task force; to amend and reenact section 54‑12‑34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends criminal justice data sharing system to improve missing persons data collection and task force coordination, strengthening information infrastructure for justice outcomes.85% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1503: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1503 amends North Dakota's criminal code to update penalties for drivers who cause injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. It specifically revises subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 in the North Dakota Century Code, adjusting the legal consequences for this offense. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of DUI-related injury incidents by establishing a new penalty structure under the amended code section. This change modifies the sentencing framework for these specific criminal violations without altering the underlying offense definition.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAmends DUI injury penalties to increase sentencing severity, restricting defendant rights under criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 2128: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-01, 12-47-18.1, 12-48.1-01, 12-48.1-02, 12-54.1-01, 12-54.1-03, 12.1-08-02, 12.1-17-01, 12.1-32-02.1, 12.1-32-09.1, and 39-10-71 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill specifies harsher sentences for assaulting officers and preventing arrest, increasing penalties rather than promoting reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 26, 2025

HCR 3029: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying inpatient services, community-based services, and existing waivers for treatment and support of individuals with neurological conditions and behavioral symptoms that put the individual at risk for incarceration, inappropriate placement, or homelessness.

HCR 3029 is a non-binding resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study how inpatient and community-based services, along with existing waivers, support people with neurological conditions (like dementia or autism) whose behavioral symptoms risk incarceration, wrong facility placements, or homelessness. The study must analyze current data, identify service gaps, review treatment options, and recommend solutions such as new waiver programs or care guidelines. It does not change laws or provide funding but requires a report with recommendations to the next legislative session. This resolution affects individuals with neurological conditions facing system failures, not specific groups or policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill directs study to prevent incarceration of neurologically impaired individuals via improved services, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary justice system involvement.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study of inpatient/community services for neurological conditions to prevent incarceration/homelessness, aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce service gaps through potential new waivers/guidelines.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2194: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks; to provide an appropriation; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2194 requires North Dakota's Bureau of Criminal Investigation to accept digital fingerprints for background checks and deliver results within four business days to requesting agencies (like employers or licensing boards). It appropriates $5 million to cover equipment and costs for this system during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill applies to background check requests received after its effective date of February 1, 2026. This changes how criminal history checks are processed by making digital submissions and faster turnaround mandatory for state agencies conducting these checks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M for digital fingerprint system, directly funding state budget item under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAppropriates $5M to fund digital fingerprint system for faster criminal history background checks, improving efficiency in criminal justice record processing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1263: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.

HB 1263 proposes an amendment to section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill specifically addresses the process for hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record. It directly affects individuals who are seeking to have their past criminal records sealed by modifying the procedures related to these hearings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends procedures for sealing criminal records, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence