This bill amends section 27-09.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the compilation and maintenance of the master jury list by county clerks. The updated language specifies that the master list will consist of actual voters, individuals receiving public assistance, child care assistance, unemployment compensation, registered vehicle owners, licensed drivers, public utility customers, property taxpayers, and names from tribal registries if provided by federally recognized Indian tribes. The bill also emphasizes that all lists used to compile the master list are confidential and can only be used by the court for jury selection purposes.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the Department of Health and Human Services to seek a state plan amendment during the 2025-2027 biennium to allow the disclosure of lists of individuals receiving public assistance and child care assistance. The effective date of the amendments will be contingent upon the certification that the state has received this plan amendment, which must occur within ninety days of the certification to the legislative council.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 27-09.1-05
PREFILED: 27-09.1-05