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ND HB1230
Bill
Status
4/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Duane DeKrey
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12.1-34-03 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding responsibilities of victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
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Expands notification requirement to include "the system" in addition to law enforcement, prosecutors, custodial authority, parole board, pardon clerk, and court.
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Changes reference from "address information" to broader "contact information" that must remain confidential.
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Allows domestic violence and sexual assault organizations (as defined in Section 14-07.1-01) to receive victim and witness contact information as an exception to the confidentiality requirement.
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Passed with overwhelming support: House vote 92-0 (2 absent) and Senate vote 44-2 (1 absent).
Legislative Description
Fair treatment of victims and witnesses and confidential records.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/04
4/14/2011