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ND SCR4001
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- The Legislative Management must study all fees imposed by courts at sentencing and other fees imposed upon offenders in North Dakota
- Courts may impose over 10 different fees on offenders, plus additional fees for participation in court-ordered programs
- A $50 court supervision fee was created in 2007 for offenders sentenced to community service and was reduced to $25 in 2009, but is frequently waived or not imposed
- The study must address the effectiveness of fees, determine the appropriate collection hierarchy, and assess whether fees successfully serve their intended public purposes
- The Legislative Management must report findings and recommendations, including any necessary legislation, to the Sixty-third Legislative Assembly
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to study the imposition of fees by courts at sentencing and other fees that are imposed upon offenders.
Last Action
Signed by President
4/15/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/4/2011
Full Bill Text
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