ND SB2037

Individuals age 10 or older may be assessed for lack of criminal responsibility, and juveniles found not responsible remain under court jurisdiction for one year with the option for child protection proceedings afterward.

Domestic violence statutes now apply to individuals under 18 who are in dating relationships or share a child with the victim, and distribution of intimate images laws are expanded to cover victims of any age.

Tobacco possession by minors ages 14-17 is reclassified as an infraction requiring juvenile court referral rather than a $25 fee, while 18-20 year olds remain subject to the fee.

Juvenile sexual offender registration requirements are narrowed to cases where the prosecutor requests it and the court finds the child exhibited mental abnormality, predatory conduct, or has a prior sexual offense adjudication.

Children adjudicated delinquent of violent felonies are prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years, driving privileges may be suspended for up to one year for class A misdemeanor or felony offenses, and $300,000 is appropriated for juvenile criminal responsibility evaluation services.