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North DakotaHB 13282025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 27-20.4-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to delinquency referrals to juvenile court.
Sponsored By: Pat D. Heinert (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Schools try help first for minor school offenses
For infractions or misdemeanors on school property, a school must try and document interventions before sending a case to juvenile court. The school must exhaust its discipline policies and include which supports or approaches were tried. There are exceptions: drug-related offenses (title 19); offenses against a person (chapters 12.1-17, 12.1-31.2, 14-07.1); sex offenses (chapters 12.1-20, 12.1-27.1, 12.1-27.2, 12.1-29); or any offense with a firearm, weapon, or dangerous weapon (section 62.1-01-01). A school employee or a police officer may make a referral. A police referral must be based on reasonable grounds and knowledge of the facts.
Police rules and 24-hour timeline at schools
Police can investigate school incidents and, where the law allows, conduct probable cause searches. They may consult school staff, refer cases, transport a child, and take temporary or protective custody to keep students safe. If an officer takes your child into custody under section 27-20.4-05, the officer must send the referral to juvenile court within 24 hours.
Schools counted as custodians in juvenile cases
The law counts your child’s public or private school as a custodian in juvenile cases. The school can receive notices and act in some custodial roles under the juvenile process. Parents and legal guardians keep their existing roles.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dori Hauck
Republican • House
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Lisa Meier
Republican • House
Scott Wagner
Republican • House
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0
Yes: 90 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
3/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/19
3/21/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/18/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/18/2025HouseSigned by President
3/17/2025SenateReturned to House
3/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
3/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
3/12/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:30
3/12/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
2/18/2025SenateReceived from House
2/18/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0
2/17/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/13/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 2
2/12/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/21/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee
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