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ND SB2189
Bill
AI Summary
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Attorney general shall reimburse accredited children's advocacy centers for forensic interviews not covered by insurance, Medicaid, or crime victims compensation, beginning April 1 of the final year of each biennium, subject to legislative appropriations.
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Children's advocacy center staff may access juvenile court records if the juvenile or victim has been referred for or received services at the center.
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Records and digital media held by children's advocacy centers relating to forensic medical examinations, forensic interviews, or therapy are confidential and may only be released to persons outside law enforcement, the department, or medical/mental health professionals upon service of a judge-signed subpoena.
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Senate passed 46-0 with 1 absent; House passed 87-3 with 4 absent.
Legislative Description
Reimbursement of the cost of forensic interviews and confidentiality of juvenile court records and children's advocacy center records.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/17
4/18/2017