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ND HB1047

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 27-20-51 to establish who may inspect juvenile court files and records, which remain closed to the public except as specified.

  • Grants access to judges, court staff, parties to proceedings, their counsel, and guardians ad litem.

  • Permits inspection by agencies providing supervision or custody of children, courts preparing presentence reports, crime victims compensation staff, and child protection agencies.

  • Allows access by criminal justice agencies when juveniles are required to register as offenders and by children's advocacy centers providing services.

  • Authorizes victims of delinquent children to inspect records pertaining to their specific offense, with medical, educational, and school information redacted.

Legislative Description

Inspection of juvenile court files and records.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/09

3/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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