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North Dakota Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

12.1-32-15 Scroll down page to link to 12.1-32-15 and click. You may need to scroll a bit more to see the statute.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.html

What information must registrants provide?

12.1-32-15 7. Scroll down page to link to 12.1-32-15 and click. Then scroll further down to find 7.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.html

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

Every 3/6 months; on attorney general’s FAQs but can’t find statute
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/faq/faq.shtml #2
Homeless must register every three days! 12.1-32-15 2. 15 / 25 / Life. 12.1-32-15 7. Scroll down page to link to 12.1-32-15 and click. Then scroll further down to find 2 or 7.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.html

Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

Yes, low-risk, moderate-risk, and high-risk. Formal definitions for these are not given.
12.1-32-15, section 12
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.pdf#nameddest=12p1-32-15

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?

Yes. N.D.C.C. chapter 12.1-32-15 section 12.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.pdf#nameddest=12p1-32-15

Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?

None; less information given for levels 1 and 2 according to attorney general FAQs
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/faq/faq.shtml #5

Is there a registration fee?

No

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

500 ft. distance from schools- applies to high risk only; bill 1334 passed 4/2017 (Not yet showing on Century Code page; also may not have taken effect)
https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/documents/17-0629-04000.pdf
Not allowed on school properties 12.1-20-25
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c20.pdf#nameddest=12p1-20-25
No employment in day care; in FAQs but can’t find statute
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/faq/faq.shtml #29
Public notification (ambiguous) 12.1-32-15 13
http://www.legis.nd.gov/files/resource/committee-memorandum/17.9104.01000.pdf

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

None found.

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

In state 10 consecutive or 30 aggregate days according to attorney general’s FAQs
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/faq/faq.shtml #14

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

Within 3 days. 12.1-32-15 7. Scroll down page to link to 12.1-32-15 and click. Then scroll further down to find 7.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c32.html

State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration

What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?

Chapter 12.1-20
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c20.pdf
Chapter 12.1-27.2
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c27-2.pdf
Chapter 12.1-29
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c29.pdf
Chapter 12.1
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1.html

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

Chapter 25-03.3
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t25c03-3.pdf

Age 18; the age is not given in the statute but rather says “minor” 12.1-20-05
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c20.pdf#nameddest=12p1-20-05

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Yes; if victim is at least 15, actor must be at least 3 yr. older 12.1-20-01-3
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c20.pdf#nameddest=12p1-20-03p1

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Yes; immediately upon release from prison Chapter 12. 1-33
http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t12-1c33.pdf

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/sex-offender-information
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/faq/faq.shtml
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/
https://doc.sd.gov/about/faq/sexoffenders.aspx

How does the state’s legislative process work?

http://www.legis.nd.gov/files/resource/miscellaneous/bill-law.pdf

North Dakota Legislative Branch
https://www.legis.nd.gov/

Bill Tracking (must create account)
https://www.legis.nd.gov/lcn/council/billtracking/login.htm

Find my legislators
https://www.legis.nd.gov/lcn/assembly/constituentViews/public/findmylegislator.htm

Research Center
https://www.legis.nd.gov/research-center

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Choose bills/resolutions from drop-down menu; Type key words in search window
http://www.legis.nd.gov/search?sitefilter=legis-65-bills-res&query=sexual+offense&Submit=Search&newsearch=1

Best keywords are:

Sexual offense; sexual offender; sex offense registry

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Online ap; free but must make account
http://www.legis.nd.gov/legislative-bill-tracking-system
Subscription service; choose state
http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/bill-tracking-and-subscription-services.aspx

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Judiciary(H)
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/committees/house/judiciary
Judiciary(S)
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/committees/senate/judiciary
Task force prevention of CSA
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/committees/joint/task-force-prevention-sexual-abuse-children

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Senate
http://www.legis.nd.gov/files/resource/miscellaneous/senateroster.pdf
House
http://www.legis.nd.gov/files/resource/miscellaneous/houseroster.pdf

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 125
Bismarck, ND 58505
701 328-2210
ndag@nd.gov
http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/Contacts/contacts.shtml

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

None yet.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

several SO links toward the end of this page
https://www.hrw.org/news/2010/07/20/north-dakota-prison-resources

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Response needed.

Other helpful information

http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/north-dakota/
Response needed.