The bill amends subsection 1 of section 27-20.2-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the release of juvenile records. The key change involves the addition of a provision that specifies that unless a charge of delinquency is transferred for criminal prosecution under section 27-20.4-21, the interest of national security requires, or the court orders otherwise in the interest of the child, the records and files of a child alleged or found to be delinquent or in need of services or protection are not open to public inspection.

The bill outlines specific entities that are permitted to inspect these juvenile records, including juvenile courts, legal counsel, public institution officers, law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions, courts for presentence reports, correctional facility officials, the parole board, and school officials where the child is enrolled or wishes to enroll. This amendment aims to protect the privacy of juvenile records while allowing access to relevant parties involved in the child's legal and educational processes.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 27-20.2-23
Enrollment: 27-20.2-23
PREFILED: 27-20.2-23