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ND HB1230

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duane DeKrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12.1-34-03 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding responsibilities of victims and witnesses in criminal cases.

  • Expands notification requirement to include "the system" in addition to law enforcement, prosecutors, custodial authority, parole board, pardon clerk, and court.

  • Changes reference from "address information" to broader "contact information" that must remain confidential.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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