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Read. Follow. Verify.North Dakota expands custodial release notices and confidentiality rules for crime victims
Last action · March 25, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
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What This Bill Does
North Dakota requires custodial authorities to provide prompt notice to registered and unregistered crime victims whenever a defendant is released, transferred to a program or mental health facility, or escapes from custody. The measure also mandates that victim statements submitted for parole or pardon decisions remain strictly confidential.
Changes how custodial authorities and parole boards communicate release dates and transfer information to crime victims, while restricting who can view submitted victim statements.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Registered victims and witnesses
Receive mandatory advance notice of custodial releases, transfers, escapes, and parole or pardon decisions.
Unregistered victims
Must be given the same custodial release and transfer notices by the appropriate custodial authority.
Custodial authorities
Must provide prompt notice of defendant releases, escapes, and program or facility transfers within a reasonable time.
Parole board, governor, and pardon advisory board
Must maintain the confidentiality of victim statements and provide notice of pending reviews and decisions to registered victims.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information must be included in custodial release notices?
Who is allowed to view victim statements submitted for parole or pardon decisions?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
17 actions- Mar 25, 2025Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
- Mar 24, 2025HouseEnrolledSigned by Governor 03/21
- Mar 20, 2025HouseEnrolledSent to Governor
- Mar 20, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker
- Mar 14, 2025SenateSigned by President
- Mar 12, 2025HouseReturned to House
Show 11 earlier actions
- Mar 11, 2025SenateFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
- Mar 10, 2025SenateCommitteeReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 1
- Mar 10, 2025SenateCommitteeCommittee Hearing 10:00
- Feb 19, 2025SenateCommitteeCommittee Hearing 10:45
- Feb 5, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
- Jan 21, 2025SenateReceived from House
- Jan 20, 2025HouseFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 2
- Jan 17, 2025HouseCommitteeAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Jan 16, 2025HouseCommitteeReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
- Jan 8, 2025HouseCommitteeCommittee Hearing 11:30
- Jan 7, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
Version history
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