ND SB2167

Requires individuals convicted of felonies or misdemeanors to reimburse costs of digital forensic examinations performed on personal electronic devices during their investigation and prosecution, capped at $100 per defendant

Creates the Internet Crimes Investigation Fund in the state treasury to collect all fees from the digital forensic examination reimbursements

Appropriates fund money on a continuing basis to the Attorney General for IT hardware, software licensing, digital forensic training, and internet safety presentations

Targets assistance to law enforcement and organizations focused on preventing technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children

Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 47-0, House 88-0)