This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the costs associated with prosecution, presentence investigations, and indigent defense. Notably, it deletes the requirement for defendants to pay reasonable prosecution costs and introduces a $50 fee for presentence investigations. The bill also modifies probation conditions by removing mandatory supervision costs and fees, granting courts discretion in determining necessary conditions for defendants to lead law-abiding lives. Additionally, it establishes new restitution provisions, requiring courts to order restitution for victims, including costs related to property contamination from methamphetamine manufacturing, and outlines a process for victims to submit claims.

Further amendments include the imposition of costs for defendants who issue checks without sufficient funds, allowing courts to mandate work as a probation condition, and removing the requirement for reimbursement of indigent defense costs. The bill also allows courts to waive unpaid fines, fees, and costs for defendants who complete an approved adult drug court program, excluding restitution. It modifies the attorney general's asset forfeiture fund and addresses the collection of costs related to presentence investigations while considering defendants' financial situations. The bill aims to enhance judicial efficiency and provide clearer guidelines for managing costs associated with indigent defense and restitution.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-02, 12.1-32-07, 12.1-32-08, 29-07-01.1, 29-26-22, 39-08-01, 54-12-14, 54-23.3-04, 62.1-05-01