Bill > SB2128

This bill proposes several significant changes to North Dakota's criminal justice statutes, focusing on sentencing, work release, and penalties for various offenses. The bill introduces a new definition of "transitional facilities" and clarifies the conditions under which offenders can participate in work release and rehabilitation programs. It establishes more stringent criteria for eligibility, including requiring offenders to have served 85% of their sentence or be serving time for specific types of offenses. The bill mandates consecutive sentencing for certain crimes involving assaults on peace officers and fleeing from law enforcement, and modifies rules for sentence reductions, limiting good time credits to a maximum of 15% of the total sentence. Additionally, the bill revises the "truth in sentencing" provisions, creating different release eligibility standards for violent and non-violent offenders. For example, violent offenders must serve 85% of their sentence before being eligible for release, while other offenders can become eligible after serving 50% of their sentence. The legislation also allows for impoundment of vehicles used in certain criminal offenses and requires quarterly reporting to the attorney general and legislative council about offenders meeting specific criteria. The changes are designed to enhance transparency in sentencing, improve public safety, and provide more structured rehabilitation opportunities for offenders.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Judiciary (Senate)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2128.html