Title 12 — Corrections, Parole, and Probation
76 chapters · 247 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-01 Inquest required
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If a person confined in the penitentiary or the North Dakota youth correctional center dies, the warden or superintendent immediately shall notify the coroner of Burleigh County or Morton County, as the case may be, or when there is a vacancy in the office, or the coroner is abse…
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-02 Inquest open to all persons - Exception
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The inquest provided for in section 12-45-01 shall be open to all persons who may wish to attend it, under such rules and regulations as the officer in charge may establish for the orderly conduct of the business. All persons may be excluded from the presence of the body of the d…
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-03 Who may be required to testify - Procedure
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The officer holding the inquest provided for in section 12-45-01 may require any inmate of the penitentiary or North Dakota youth correctional center to testify at the inquest. The warden or superintendent shall produce before such inquest any inmate of the penitentiary or North …
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-04 Return of inquest
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The officer holding the inquest provided for in section 12-45-01, within ten days after its conclusion, shall return the inquisition of the jury, the written testimony of the witnesses, and a list of the witnesses who testified to material matter at such inquest, to the clerk of …
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-05 Burial of body
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The officer holding the inquest provided for in section 12-45-01 shall cause the body of the deceased to be decently buried, or delivered to the relatives or friends of the deceased, if demanded by them within twenty-four hours after the receipt of such body by the officer, or at…
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-06 Expenses of inquest - Report of officer - Payment - Burial expense limited
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The officer holding the inquest shall make an itemized statement and report, verified by the officer's oath, showing in detail the expenses of the inquest and for what and to whom all items of fees, services, or supplies are payable. The fees of the officer holding the inquest an…
N.D.C.C. § 12-45-07 Effects of deceased - Sale - Money received
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 425, § 29.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-01 Youth correctional center - Location - Purpose - Name
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The North Dakota youth correctional center must be located at the city of Mandan in the county of Morton. The North Dakota youth correctional center is the general reform and correctional facility of the state for the detention, instruction, and reformation of juveniles of both s…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-02 Within jurisdiction of Morton County
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The North Dakota youth correctional center and grounds and premises thereof, for the purpose of all judicial proceedings, shall be deemed to be within and a part of the county of Morton, and the courts of said county shall have jurisdiction of all crimes or public offenses commit…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-03 Officers of the North Dakota youth correctional center
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-04 Appointment of officers
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The director of the division of juvenile services is the administrator of the North Dakota youth correctional center. The director may designate officers or employees of the North Dakota youth correctional center to carry out the administrator's duties.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-05 Oath of superintendent
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-06 Salary of superintendent, officers, and employees
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9. 12-46-07. Members of board and officers of institutions not to be interested in certain contracts. Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 106, § 673.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-08 Officers to be furnished food supplies
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Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 501, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-09 Administrator may make rules
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1. The administrator may make rules and regulations not in conflict with the laws of this state: a. For the admission of visitors. b. For the government of officers and employees of the North Dakota youth correctional center. c. For the conduct of children committed to the North …
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-10 Records of institutional transactions, complaints, and rule infractions
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The administrator shall maintain a correct record of all the transactions of the North Dakota youth correctional center.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-10.1 Disciplinary committee - Members - Duties
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The administrator shall appoint a disciplinary committee, including one cottage supervisor and one member of the professional staff. The committee shall hear charges of violations of North Dakota youth correctional center rules and regulations and recommend to the administrator w…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-11 Duties of subordinates and teachers
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9. 12-46-12. Child under twelve years not committed to North Dakota youth correctional center. No child under the age of twelve years shall be committed to the North Dakota youth correctional center. 12-46-13. Who may be sent to North Dakota yout…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-15 Contents of order of commitment
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Every order of commitment to the custody of the division of juvenile services grants full authority for treatment and transfer of any student to the administrators of the North Dakota youth correctional center as provided by law, however, every order of commitment must specify th…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-17 Incorrigible student returned to sheriff - Original proceedings continued
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If any person who has been convicted of a felony and is committed to the custody of the division of juvenile services and transferred to the North Dakota youth correctional center is or becomes incorrigible and manifestly or persistently dangerous to the good order, government, a…
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-18 Employment and compensation of children
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Every child committed to the custody of the division of juvenile services and placed at the North Dakota youth correctional center may receive a stipend as determined by the administrator, within the limits of appropriations made by the legislative assembly for such purpose.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-19 Disposition of moneys received
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The administrator of the North Dakota youth correctional center shall keep an account for each child placed at the North Dakota youth correctional center. The money in each child's account may be used for the child's personal needs as approved by the administrator.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-20 Forfeiture of earnings on escape or violation of parole
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-21 Aiding inmates to escape - Misdemeanor
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 106, § 673.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-22 Service of process
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Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 273, § 9.
N.D.C.C. § 12-46-23 Officers and employees exempt from jury duty
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Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1. 12-46-24. Prohibition on delivery or possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances to or by students - Penalties. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to deliver or administer, whether or not for a consideration, any alcoholic b…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-01 Penitentiary - Location - Purpose
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The penitentiary located at the city of Bismarck in the county of Burleigh is the general penitentiary and prison of this state for the punishment and reformation of offenders against the laws of this state. The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation may est…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-02 Jurisdiction over penitentiary and affiliated facilities
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The penitentiary and the grounds and premises thereof, for the purpose of all judicial proceedings, is within and a part of the county of Burleigh, and the courts of that county have jurisdiction of all crimes or public offenses committed within the penitentiary. The jurisdiction…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-03 Who may serve process within penitentiary
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 114, § 3. 12-47-04. Commitment to the legal and physical custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation is at hard labor. In all cases in which a district court has committed an offender to the legal and physical custody of the department o…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-05 Officers of penitentiary
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The officers of the penitentiary include a warden, who is its general superintendent; at least one deputy warden; and such other officers, agents, and employees as may be necessary. The director of the division of adult services, with the concurrence of the director of the depart…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-06 Appointment of officers
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The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation shall appoint the warden. The warden may be removed by the director of the division of adult services with the approval of the director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation for misconduct, neglect of …
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-07 Qualification of warden, officers, and employees
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 114, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-08 Salary of warden and other officers
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The warden shall receive a salary to be fixed by the director of the division of adult services with the approval of the director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation within the limits of the legislative appropriation. All other officers and employees of the penite…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-09 Officers to be furnished food supplies
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Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 501, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-10 Officers and employees exempt from jury duty
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Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-11 Powers and duties of warden
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The warden, under the direction of the director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation, shall have the charge, custody, and control of the penitentiary and offenders committed to the legal and physical custody of the department and placed by the department at the pen…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-12 Warden to make rules
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The warden, subject to the approval of the director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation, shall make rules not in conflict with the laws of this state and shall prescribe penalties for violation of the rules: 1. For the admission of visitors. 2. For the government …
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-13 Warden to keep records
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The warden shall require that a daily record is kept of all transactions of the penitentiary. The warden shall require that records are kept for inmate discipline, inmate grievances, and staff discipline. The warden shall provide a report of the penitentiary to the director of th…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-14 Deputy warden - Duties
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Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of warden or the warden is absent, all the duties of the warden shall devolve upon and be performed by the deputy wardens until the vacancy is filled or the warden returns.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-15 Absence of warden and deputy wardens
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When the warden and the deputy wardens are absent, the warden must designate a staff member to act as warden and must inform the director of the division of adult services, prior to each absence, who will act as warden.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-16 Duties of employees - May not engage in procuring pardon
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All officers and persons employed in and about the penitentiary shall perform such duties in the oversight and charge of the penitentiary, the use and care of the property belonging thereto, and the custody, discipline, government, and employment of the inmates as shall be requir…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-18 Director has custody of inmates pursuant to terms of sentence
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The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation shall be responsible for offenders committed to the legal and physical custody of the department. The director shall retain, confine, and imprison each offender committed to the department until the expiration of th…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-18.1 Transfer of persons between correctional facilities
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The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation may transfer an offender to any facility under the department's control or contract to transfer an offender to another correctional facility for purposes of safety, security, discipline, medical care, or when the di…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-19 Food of inmates
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 114, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-20 Beds and clothing of inmates
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 114, § 3. 12-47-21. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances prohibited - Physician's orders - Use of tobacco - Weapons and firearms - Penalty. 1. It is unlawful for any person to willfully: a. Manufacture or possess with intent to manufacture or d…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-22 Discipline of inmates - Confinement in cells - Communication
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Inmates of the penitentiary shall be confined in separate cells at night whenever there are sufficient cells. No communication shall be allowed between inmates of the penitentiary and persons without the penitentiary except under the supervision prescribed by the rules and regula…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-23 Warden to maintain discipline
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All necessary means shall be used, under the direction of the warden, to maintain order in the penitentiary, enforce obedience, suppress insurrections, and prevent escapes.
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-24 Penitentiary inmates may be restrained
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Whenever any inmate of the penitentiary offers or attempts to do any injury to any other person or property, either within the grounds or premises of the penitentiary or at any other place where said inmate may be, or whenever any inmate disobeys or resists any reasonable command…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-25 Punishment for infraction may be alleviated
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Whenever any inmate who is being punished for any infraction of the rules and regulations of the penitentiary by being deprived of any of the ordinary privileges enjoyed by the other inmates, periodically or otherwise, conducts himself in a peaceful, obedient, and industrious man…
N.D.C.C. § 12-47-26 Uniform kindly treatment of inmates
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1. The warden and all officers of the penitentiary uniformly shall treat the inmates of the penitentiary with kindness, and the warden shall require of the officers and guards that, in the execution of the officers' and guards' respective duties, the officers and guards in all ca…