This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 28 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing vexatious litigation. It defines key terms such as "litigation," "vexatious conduct," and "vexatious litigant," establishing criteria for identifying individuals who engage in vexatious conduct, including repeated unmeritorious filings and attempts to relitigate resolved matters. The bill outlines procedures for designating a vexatious litigant, including the issuance of a prefiling order by a presiding judge, which may restrict the litigant from filing new cases without court permission and require them to provide security for costs incurred by other parties.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a vexatious litigant must apply for leave to file any new litigation or documents, and it establishes penalties for non-compliance with prefiling orders, including potential contempt of court. The legislation also includes provisions for appeals regarding prefiling orders and mandates that self-represented vexatious litigants cannot file electronically, requiring all submissions to be in paper format. The clerk of court is tasked with maintaining a roster of vexatious litigants subject to these orders, ensuring that the judicial system can effectively manage and mitigate the impact of vexatious litigation on court resources.