This bill proposes amendments to the North Dakota Century Code concerning restitution for the children of victims of criminal vehicular homicide and the conditions of probation for offenders. It introduces a new subdivision to subsection 4 of section 12.1-32-07, which mandates that when parental loss restitution is a condition of probation, the court must follow the procedures outlined in chapter 39-08. Additionally, a new subsection to section 12.1-32-08 allows the court to order parental loss restitution during sentencing for individuals found guilty of criminal vehicular homicide. The bill also amends subsection 5 of section 12.1-32-06.1 to specify that the court may impose an additional period of unsupervised probation for those convicted of criminal vehicular homicide.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new section in chapter 39-08 detailing the process for parental loss restitution payments. It stipulates that if a defendant is found guilty of criminal vehicular homicide and the victim was a parent or legal guardian of a minor child, the court may order monthly restitution payments to the victim's children until they reach eighteen years of age. The bill outlines the factors the court may consider when determining the restitution amount, including the financial needs of the child and the surviving parent or guardian. It also addresses the procedures for payment, including provisions for individuals who are incarcerated and unable to pay immediately. The bill applies to criminal charges filed on or after its effective date.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-06.1
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Paulson: 12.1-32-06.1