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ND HB1310
ND HB1310Repayment of rewards paid by crimestoppers programs, the fee for crime victim and witness programs, and the court facilities improvement and maintenance fund; and to provide for application.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2025
05/03/2025
Introduced Session
69th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-32-02, subsections 2 and 4 of section 12.1-32-07, sections 12.1-32-08, 29-07-01.1, and 29-26-22, subdivision h of subsection 5 of section 39-08-01, subsection 1 of section 54-12-14, subsection 16 of section 54-23.3-04, and subsection 2 of section 62.1-05-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the costs of a defendant's prosecution, the cost of a presentence investigation and report, reimbursement of indigent defense costs and expenses, the fee for the indigent defense services application, the court administration fee, and the community service supervision fee; to repeal sections 12.1-32-02.2, 27-01-10, 27-05.2-08, 27-05.2-09, and 27-05.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to repayment of rewards paid by crimestoppers programs, the fee for crime victim and witness programs, and the court facilities improvement and maintenance fund; and to provide for application.
AI Summary
This bill makes several modifications to North Dakota's criminal justice and sentencing procedures, primarily focused on streamlining and removing certain financial burdens on defendants. Specifically, the bill eliminates several existing fees and requirements, such as the monthly probation supervision costs, the indigent defense application fee, and provisions for reimbursing indigent defense costs. The legislation removes language requiring defendants to pay for the costs of their prosecution, presentence investigation, and indigent defense services. Instead, it simplifies sentencing alternatives and probation conditions, maintaining the court's ability to order restitution, community service, and other rehabilitative measures. The bill also repeals several sections of existing law related to crime stoppers programs, court facilities improvement funds, and reward payments. Notably, the bill allows courts more discretion in waiving fees and provides more flexible sentencing options, with a particular emphasis on reducing financial barriers for defendants in the criminal justice system. The changes will apply to court orders and criminal sentencing imposed after the bill's effective date, ensuring a prospective implementation of these legal modifications.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 87 (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1310.html |
| BillText | https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/documents/25-0105-01000.pdf |
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