The bill amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code to change the terminology from "drug court" to "treatment court" and to clarify the structure and requirements of these programs. Key amendments include defining a "drug treatment court" as a district court-supervised program that combines judicial oversight with substance use disorder treatment, and allowing the Supreme Court to adopt rules for these programs. Additionally, the bill specifies that teachers participating in a juvenile drug treatment court program are exempt from notifying principals about students' substance use, provided they receive confidential information through their involvement in the program.

Other significant changes include provisions for the successful completion of treatment court programs, which can lead to the dismissal of charges or the sealing of court records for certain offenses. The bill also outlines the conditions under which individuals may have their driving privileges reinstated after completing a treatment court program and allows for the suspension of mandatory sobriety program participation for those in treatment court. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of treatment courts in addressing substance use disorders while providing legal protections and incentives for participants.

Statutes affected:
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
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
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