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ND SB2192
Bill
Status
Passed
3/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Armstrong
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AI Summary
- Clarifies aggravated assault as a class C felony, elevated to class B felony if victim is under 12 years old or suffers permanent loss or impairment of bodily function
- Defines four forms of aggravated assault: willfully causing serious bodily injury, knowingly causing bodily injury with a dangerous weapon, causing injury while attempting to inflict serious injury, or firing a firearm or hurling a destructive device at another person
- Adds subsection 2 of section 12.1-17-02 (class B felony aggravated assault convictions) to the list of violent offenses requiring offenders to serve 85 percent of their sentence before release eligibility
- Applies the 85 percent sentencing requirement to offenders convicted of aggravated assault who receive imprisonment, with exceptions for those eligible under section 12-48.1-02
- Passed with bipartisan support: Senate 47-0 and House 88-0 (with 6 absent)
Legislative Description
The sentencing of offenders for aggravated assault.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/25
3/25/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/12/2015
Full Bill Text
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