ND SB2203

Amends North Dakota law to clarify that "sexual assault" includes any nonconsensual offense in chapter 12.1-20 where sexual act or sexual contact is an element, with the definition referencing section 12.1-20-02.

Allows sexual assault victims or parents/stepparents/guardians of minor victims to petition for temporary and permanent sexual assault restraining orders prohibiting contact, harassment, stalking, threatening, and appearing at the victim's residence, school, or workplace.

Requires courts to hold a full hearing within 14 days of issuing a temporary restraining order and may grant a permanent order lasting up to two years upon finding reasonable grounds the respondent committed sexual assault.

Establishes that first violation of a sexual assault restraining order is a class A misdemeanor and contempt of court, while a second or subsequent violation of any protection order is a class C felony.

Requires the clerk of court to transmit a copy of restraining orders to local law enforcement by close of business the day the order is granted and waives filing and service fees for petitioners seeking relief under the statute.