This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board and the licensing of peace officers. Key changes include the board's authority to require licensed peace officers to undergo physical or psychological examinations if deemed necessary for public safety. Additionally, the board is granted the power to examine medical and psychological records related to these evaluations, with the stipulation that such information is not subject to certain confidentiality laws. The bill also introduces new licensing fees for various actions, including license suspension and reinstatement.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific grounds for denying, revoking, or suspending a peace officer's license, including felony convictions, offenses related to domestic violence, and the use of unjustified deadly force. It also allows for the denial of a license based on psychological or physical conditions that impair an individual's ability to perform their duties safely. The board is empowered to require examinations before reinstatement of a license and to review relevant medical records, ensuring that applicants who refuse to provide necessary information may be denied licensure. Appeals against the board's decisions can be made to the district court within thirty days.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12-63-04, 12-63-05, 12-63-12