The proposed bill seeks to amend and enact several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, primarily focusing on juvenile court procedures and the implications of juvenile court orders. Key amendments include allowing individuals aged ten and older to be assessed for criminal responsibility and establishing that a child not adjudicated for lack of criminal responsibility remains under court jurisdiction for one year. The bill also modifies definitions and penalties related to domestic violence, distribution of intimate images, and the prosecution of minors, including changes to age thresholds for certain offenses. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for sexual offender registration for juveniles, specifying that those adjudicated delinquent for offenses qualifying them as sexual offenders may be subject to registration if requested by the prosecutor and deemed appropriate by the court.

Moreover, the bill establishes a risk assessment framework for sexual offenders, categorizing them as low, moderate, or high risk, and outlines the implications of these classifications, including residency restrictions for high-risk offenders. It clarifies the registration process, requiring individuals to provide their expected address upon release and mandating law enforcement to forward registration information to the attorney general. The bill also introduces provisions for reviewing delinquency petitions to ensure they serve the best interests of both the public and the child, establishes criteria for determining a child's fitness to proceed in court, and outlines collateral consequences for juvenile offenders, such as restrictions on firearm possession. Additionally, it extends the duration of informal agreements and probation orders, appropriates funding for juvenile evaluations, and repeals outdated sections of the code to promote accountability and rehabilitation among youth offenders.

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