ND HB1425

County state's attorneys may create prosecution-led diversion programs that suspend prosecution and dismiss cases under Rule 32.2 if defendants commit no new offenses during the agreement period, with written guidelines and eligibility criteria required for each program

Local governments and law enforcement may establish "deflection processes" to divert individuals with behavioral health conditions to treatment instead of incarceration or criminal charges, excluding cases involving bodily injury or property damage; peace officers may transport individuals to treatment facilities for up to 72-hour holds

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must establish a prosecution-led diversion supervision pilot program in three counties from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with implementation required by January 1, 2026 and a report to legislative management before January 1, 2027

Legislative management shall study pretrial service program costs and savings during 2025-26, examining impacts on jail admissions, recidivism, court appearances, and treatment participation, with findings reported to the 70th Legislative Assembly

Total one-time appropriation of $1,805,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund: $1,000,000 to DOCR for one FTE and pilot program contracts, $750,000 to DHHS for treatment services, and $55,000 to DOCR for study consulting services