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ND HCR3031
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Klemin
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AI Summary
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Requests the Legislative Management to study North Dakota's juvenile justice process, including collaboration among service systems, dispositional alternatives, and methods to improve outcomes for juveniles
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Identifies multiple entities involved in juvenile justice including the juvenile court system, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of Juvenile Services, Department of Human Services, Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigent Defense, regional human service centers, K-12 public schools, and treatment providers
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Notes the juvenile justice process has not been reviewed in approximately 30 years and raises concerns about probation service effectiveness, access to support services, unnecessary institutional placements, and distinguishing between deprived juveniles and unruly or delinquent juveniles
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Authorizes the Legislative Management to seek technical assistance from the Council of State Governments' Justice Center in conducting the study
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Requires the Legislative Management to report findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Sixty-seventh Legislative Assembly
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution requesting the Legislative Management to study the juvenile justice process, levels of collaboration among various service systems, implementation of dispositional alternatives, and methods for improving outcomes for juveniles involved in the process.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/01
4/1/2019