ND SB2153

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Supreme Court, and Indian Affairs Commission may negotiate memoranda of understanding with federally recognized tribes to provide treatment and rehabilitation services to tribal juveniles adjudicated in tribal court under tribal or federal laws.

Tribal governments and juvenile courts may exchange information relevant to treatment and rehabilitation needs, including tribal court orders, medical reports, law enforcement reports, and other referral information.

Juvenile courts shall provide individualized services to accepted tribal juveniles, maintain regular contact with the tribe, provide quarterly case plans, and may limit the number of tribal juveniles accepted based on available state resources.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, juvenile court, and Indian Affairs Commission must report to legislative management before July 1 of each even-numbered year on the status, effectiveness, performance, and sustainability of established memoranda of understanding.

The act is effective through July 31, 2021, and becomes ineffective after that date.