This bill proposes comprehensive amendments to the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on juvenile court procedures, criminal responsibility, and offenses related to domestic violence and sexual offenses. It introduces new provisions that assess criminal responsibility for individuals aged ten and older, expands the definition of domestic violence to include individuals under eighteen in certain situations, and modifies the registration requirements for juvenile sexual offenders. Notably, the bill repeals age restrictions for the distribution of intimate images, which previously mandated that the depicted individual must be eighteen years or older. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework surrounding juvenile justice and better reflect current societal standards.

Additionally, the bill outlines new criteria for determining juvenile delinquency, including habitual truancy and specific tobacco-related offenses, and mandates the review of delinquency petitions to ensure they serve the best interests of both the public and the child. It establishes restrictions on firearm possession for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for violent offenses and allows for the suspension of driving privileges. The bill also appropriates $300,000 for juvenile evaluation services related to criminal responsibility, highlighting the state's commitment to effectively addressing juvenile justice issues. Overall, the amendments seek to enhance public safety and ensure appropriate monitoring of individuals who pose a risk to the community.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
Enrollment: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01
INTRODUCED: 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, 12.1-17-01.2, 12.1-17-07.2, 12.1-20-01, 12.1-31-03, 12.1-32-15, 15.1-09-33.4, 27-20.2-09, 27-20.4-11, 27-20.4-18, 27-20.4-20, 62.1-02-01