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ND HB1119
Bill
Status
Passed
4/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends North Dakota Century Code section 12-47-12 to clarify the warden's authority to make rules for the state penitentiary, subject to director approval.
- Removes the restriction limiting visitor admission to less than four days per week, allowing the warden to set visitor rules subject only to facility space limitations.
- Requires printed copies of penitentiary rules be provided to each offender at admission and to each employee at hire, with two copies furnished to the state law library.
- Mandates that rules be explained to offenders who cannot read English.
- Passed with strong bipartisan support: House vote 92-1-1, Senate vote 46-1-0.
Legislative Description
Authority of the warden of the state penitentiary to make rules.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/10
4/11/2013
Committee Referrals
Government and Veterans Affairs1/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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