This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code that mandates individuals convicted of a felony or misdemeanor to reimburse the costs associated with digital forensic examinations conducted on their personal electronic devices during the investigation and prosecution of their crimes. The reimbursement fee is capped at one hundred dollars per defendant, and all collected fees will be directed to the state treasurer for deposit into a newly established internet crimes investigation fund. The bill defines "personal electronic device" to include various portable electronic devices capable of wireless communication or data retrieval.

Additionally, the bill establishes the internet crimes investigation fund as a special fund within the state treasury, consisting of the fees collected from the digital forensic examination reimbursements. This fund will be continuously appropriated to the attorney general for purposes such as acquiring information technology hardware and software, providing digital forensic training, and conducting internet safety presentations aimed at preventing technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and other internet crimes against children. Interest earned on the fund's balance will also be credited to the fund.