The bill amends and reenacts 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 review medical and psychological records related to these examinations, with the stipulation that such information is not subject to certain confidentiality laws. The bill also outlines the board's ability to impose various licensing fees, including those for license suspension and reinstatement.

Furthermore, the bill establishes grounds for denying, revoking, or suspending a peace officer's license, including felony convictions and offenses related to domestic violence or child abuse. It introduces provisions for assessing an individual's psychological or physical condition to determine their competency to perform peace officer duties. The board is empowered to require examinations before reinstatement of a license and to review relevant medical records, with the requirement that applicants must authorize the release of such information. The bill also clarifies the appeal process for individuals aggrieved by the board's decisions regarding licensing actions.

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