Title 12.1 — Criminal Code
53 chapters · 382 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-01 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Child" means an individual under the age of eighteen years. 2. "Child development specialist" means an individual who demonstrates educational and work experience exhibiting an understanding of child de…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-02 Additional services
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In addition to all rights afforded to victims and witnesses by law, state's attorneys are encouraged to provide the following additional services to children who are involved in criminal proceedings as victims or witnesses: 1. Explanations, in language understood by the child, of…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-04 Limits on interviews and testimony
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The prosecuting attorney, the court, and appropriate law enforcement personnel, to the extent possible, shall protect the victim or witness from the psychological damage of repeated or lengthy interview, testimony, or discovery proceedings while preserving the rights of the publi…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-05 Prompt disposition
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In all criminal cases and juvenile proceedings involving a child victim or witness, the court and the state's attorney shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial in order to minimize the length of time the child must endure the stress of involvement in the proceedings…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-05.1 Assistance during proceedings
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Upon request of a witness who is under the age of fourteen, the court shall permit an individual selected by the court to sit with, accompany, or be in close proximity to the witness in order to provide support to the witness while that witness is giving testimony. In order to pr…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-05.2 Confidentiality of testimony
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In any criminal proceeding in which the defendant is charged with a violation of chapter 12.1-20 involving a child, the court, upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney, shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the testimony of and relating to a child may be closed to the p…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-05.3 Application to discovery proceedings
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This chapter applies to any criminal proceeding, including a deposition or other discovery proceeding.
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-35-06 Cause of action for damages and injunctive relief
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed as creating a cause of action for money damages or injunctive relief against the state, county, municipality, or any of their agencies, instrumentalities, or employees. Furthermore, the failure to provide a right, privilege, or notice to a…