North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1263: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.
Status: Signed into law, April 21, 2025
Relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.
From the enrolled text, April 14, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 12-60.1-04. Hearing on petition. 1. The court may grant a petition to seal a criminal record if the court determines by clear and convincing b. The benefit to the petitioner outweighs the presumption of openness of the criminal record; c. The petitioner has completed all terms of imprisonment and probation for the offense; d. The petitioner has paid all restitution ordered by the court for commission of the offense; e. The petitioner has demonstrated reformation warranting relief; and f. The petition complies with the requirements of this chapter. 2. In determining whether to grant a petition, the court shall b. The risk the petitioner poses to society; c. The length of time since the petitioner committed the offense; d. The petitioner's rehabilitation since the offense; e. Aggravating or mitigating factors relating to the underlying crime, including factors outlined in section 12.1-32-04; f. The petitioner's criminal record, employment history, and community involvement; g. The recommendations of law enforcement, prosecutors, corrections officials, and those familiar with the petitioner and the offense; and h. The recommendations of victims of the offense. 3. …
Sponsors
- Nels Christianson (R, 18) · primary sponsor
- Claire Cory (R, 42)
- Jared Hendrix (R, 10)
- Dawson Holle (R, 31)
- Daniel Johnston (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
- : Signed by Governor 04/16
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Returned to House
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
- : Committee Hearing 10:30
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (April 9, 2025): 45 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 3, 2025): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1263?
- HB1263 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.
- What does HB1263 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.
- What is the status of HB1263?
- Signed into law as of April 21, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16 (April 21, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1263?
- Nels Christianson (R, 18), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1263?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1263.html
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