Criminal Justice

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1301: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-32-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application.

HB 1301 would require North Dakota courts to explicitly prohibit probationers from possessing firearms, destructive devices, or dangerous weapons as a standard condition of probation, except for specific first-time misdemeanor offenses under certain sections (like minor traffic violations or low-level drug offenses) if the court makes a documented finding of "good cause" to waive the ban. It also adds new probation conditions like community service, electronic monitoring, and strict rules against failing urine tests, while prohibiting firearm bans for most other misdemeanors. The bill applies to all probation sentences imposed after its effective date. This would directly affect individuals on probation for most crimes, limiting their access to firearms unless specific legal exceptions apply.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts probationers' firearm access as standard condition, limiting defendant rights under criminal justice probation rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Probation & Parole

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1503: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1503 amends North Dakota's criminal code to update penalties for drivers who cause injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. It specifically revises subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 in the North Dakota Century Code, adjusting the legal consequences for this offense. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of DUI-related injury incidents by establishing a new penalty structure under the amended code section. This change modifies the sentencing framework for these specific criminal violations without altering the underlying offense definition.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAmends DUI injury penalties to increase sentencing severity, restricting defendant rights under criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 2128: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-01, 12-47-18.1, 12-48.1-01, 12-48.1-02, 12-54.1-01, 12-54.1-03, 12.1-08-02, 12.1-17-01, 12.1-32-02.1, 12.1-32-09.1, and 39-10-71 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill specifies harsher sentences for assaulting officers and preventing arrest, increasing penalties rather than promoting reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 1361: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1361 proposes to create a new section within chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses. It directly affects human trafficking offenders by requiring a minimum prison term upon conviction, and also provides for a penalty.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking, increasing sentencing severity and restricting judicial discretion per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Sentencing

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1415: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 44-04-18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exempt status of department of corrections and rehabilitation work schedule records.

HB 1415 amends North Dakota law to explicitly exempt work schedule records of employees in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and law enforcement agencies from public disclosure. This means these specific scheduling records, which were previously subject to public records requests, will no longer be accessible to the public under state law. The bill directly affects corrections and law enforcement staff by shielding their work schedules from transparency requests. The change clarifies and codifies an existing exemption within the state's public records statute.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExempts corrections/law enforcement work schedules from public disclosure, reducing transparency and weakening oversight of law enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1528: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-21-01 and 12.1-21-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to arson and endangering by fire or explosion; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1528 amends North Dakota's arson and endangering by fire statutes to clarify definitions and strengthen penalties. It specifies that intentionally damaging one's own property to defraud insurers or deprive others of legal interests (like mortgage holders) now qualifies as arson, a class B felony. The bill also expands "endangering" offenses to explicitly include firefighters responding to emergencies and establishes that being intoxicated while starting a fire is considered proof of intent. Offenses are classified as class A, B, or C felonies based on severity, including death, extreme indifference to life, or property damage exceeding $2,000. The law directly affects individuals committing arson or reckless fire/explosion acts, insurers, property owners, and emergency responders.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for arson (class B felony) and expands criminalization to include insurance fraud and endangering firefighters, increasing severity of offenses.95% confidence

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1411: A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 62.1-01-03.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state prohibition on extreme risk protection provisions; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1411 prohibits North Dakota state agencies, courts, and political subdivisions from adopting, implementing, or enforcing "extreme risk protection provisions" - rules or court orders that temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. The bill explicitly bans such provisions (excluding domestic violence or mental health orders) and states that violating this prohibition is a class B felony. It also prevents state agencies from using public funds to support any related enforcement. This bill directly affects courts, law enforcement, and state agencies by blocking the implementation of "red flag" laws at the state level.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBans extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), a criminal justice reform tool, weakening firearm safety measures in courts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Firearms

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