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ND HB1289

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Roers Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • An "approved drug court program" is defined as a district court-supervised treatment program approved by the supreme court.

  • 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.

  • The Act is declared an emergency measure.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/22/2023
Judiciary2/13/2023
Appropriations1/24/2023
Judiciary1/11/2023

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