This bill amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code to change the terminology from "drug court" to "treatment court" and to enhance the framework for treatment programs aimed at addressing substance use disorders. Key amendments include the definition of a "drug treatment court" as a district court-supervised program that combines judicial oversight with substance use disorder treatment, and the establishment of rules for these programs by the supreme court. Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for the successful completion of treatment programs, including the potential for waiving fines and restoring driving privileges, as well as the sealing of court records for certain offenses upon successful completion.

The bill also addresses the confidentiality of information shared within treatment court programs, particularly concerning teachers and school administrators, and allows for the suspension of mandatory participation in sobriety programs for individuals enrolled in treatment courts. Other amendments include provisions for juvenile treatment courts, the potential for probation conditions to include participation in treatment programs, and the classification of offenses related to controlled substances. Overall, the bill aims to create a more supportive legal framework for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders through treatment courts.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 12.1-32-02, 15.1-19-13, 19-03.1-23, 19-03.4-03, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.4-01, 27-20.4-17, 27-20.4-26, 29-26-22, 39-06-36.1, 39-06.1-11, 39-08-01, 39-08-01.5, 54-12-27.1
Enrollment: 12.1-32-02, 15.1-19-13, 19-03.1-23, 19-03.4-03, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.4-01, 27-20.4-17, 27-20.4-26, 29-26-22, 39-06-36.1, 39-06.1-11, 39-08-01, 39-08-01.5, 54-12-27.1
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-02, 15.1-19-13, 19-03.1-23, 19-03.4-03, 27-20.2-01, 27-20.4-01, 27-20.4-17, 27-20.4-26, 29-26-22, 39-06-36.1, 39-06.1-11, 39-08-01, 39-08-01.5, 54-12-27.1