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ND HB1289
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Roers Jones
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AI Summary
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Courts may waive all unpaid fines, fees, and costs imposed in criminal judgments when a defendant successfully completes an approved adult drug court program, except restitution payments.
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An "approved drug court program" is defined as a district court-supervised treatment program approved by the supreme court.
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The provision applies retroactively to offenses committed before the effective date, but only for defendants who successfully complete an approved drug court program after the effective date.
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The Act is declared an emergency measure.
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House passed 89-5, Senate passed 46-1.
Legislative Description
Waiver of fines, fees, and costs upon successful completion of an approved adult drug court program; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/12
4/14/2023