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ND SB2132
Bill
Status
Passed
3/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Armstrong
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AI Summary
- Defendant must request transfer to district court in writing within 28 days after arraignment and must exercise right to jury trial.
- If defendant waives jury trial after transfer, case must be remanded to municipal court unless defendant and prosecuting attorney agree to keep jurisdiction with district court for sentencing.
- District court retains jurisdiction for sentencing unless remanded to municipal court by agreement of both parties.
- City must provide prosecuting attorney and defense attorney for indigent defendants, with option to contract with county, state, or private entities for these services.
- Fees, fines, costs, and forfeitures from transferred cases must be paid quarterly to city and county treasuries and state general fund per contractual agreement, or to state general fund if no contract exists.
Legislative Description
Transfer to district court.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/24
3/27/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/3/2017
Full Bill Text
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