This bill amends subsection 9 of section 12.1-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing the classification of certain felony convictions. Under the new provisions, a person convicted of a felony and sentenced to imprisonment for no more than 360 days will be considered to have been convicted of a class A misdemeanor and will be subject to class A misdemeanor penalties under this chapter. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a probation term associated with the sentence is revoked, the individual will revert to being classified as a felony offender. This change aims to provide a more lenient approach to sentencing for those who receive shorter prison terms while maintaining accountability for probation violations.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 12.1-32-02
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-02