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North DakotaHB 14172025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12-59-15 and 12.1-01-04, subdivision b of subsection 3 of section 12.1-22-01, and sections 12.1-32-07, 12.1-32-08, and 29-07-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parole and probation violations and court fees; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Probation loses its minimum monthly fee
North Dakota courts no longer have to charge at least $55 a month for probation supervision. Courts may still order supervision fees, so the change does not guarantee savings for everyone on probation. The law also removes the statutory process for turning unpaid supervision fees into civil judgments and enforcing them.
Public defense applicants face fewer costs
People applying for public defense in North Dakota district court no longer pay the nonrefundable $35 application fee. People with publicly funded lawyers also no longer owe defense-cost repayment under this provision. Courts cannot require that repayment as a probation condition. The law removes the related repayment orders, waivers, and civil collection procedures.
Probation orders lose two required instructions
North Dakota law removes the direction to set probation conditions reasonably needed to promote law-abiding behavior. Every probation order no longer needs an explicit condition against committing another offense while probation remains subject to revocation. Courts can still set appropriate probation conditions. Other criminal laws and probation requirements remain in place.
Absconding parolees can owe return costs
North Dakota's parole board can order parolees to pay return costs when it finds they absconded from supervision. Absconding means willfully avoiding supervision by hiding one's whereabouts or failing to report to a supervising authority. The law sets no dollar amount. Recovered money goes to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Risk reviews guide personal probation plans
North Dakota's corrections department may assess each defendant under its supervision and management. Results may guide supervision levels and personal case plans that address identified risks. This can mean lighter or more intensive supervision, depending on the person's assessment. A trained corrections professional handles the first phase; the Department of Health and Human Services handles the second.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lawrence R. Klemin
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Karla Rose Hanson
Democratic • House
Gregory Stemen
Republican • House
Kyle Davison
Republican • Senate
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 73 nays 20
Yes: 73 • No: 20
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 40 nays 7
Yes: 40 • No: 7
House vote • 2/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 63 nays 29
Yes: 63 • No: 29
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29
5/2/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/29
5/1/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/28/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/28/2025HouseSigned by President
4/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 73 nays 20
4/23/2025HouseConcurred
4/23/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 40 nays 7
4/10/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/10/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 2 0
4/9/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/28/2025SenateAmendment adopted
3/28/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 1
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/19/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 63 nays 29
2/25/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 19 1 3
2/24/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
2/11/2025HouseAmendment adopted
2/11/2025HouseReported back amended, without recommendation 10 4 0
2/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
2/5/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Klemin
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Paulson
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