North Dakota § 12.1-35-05 Prompt disposition

North Dakota Statutes

§ 12.1-35-05 — Prompt disposition

North Dakota § 12.1-35-05

Title 12.1Criminal Code

Ch. 12.1-35Child Victim and Witness Fair Treatment Standards

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-35-05 (2026).

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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.
In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or a continuance of proceedings, the court
shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the
well-being of a child victim or witness.

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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.
In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or a continuance of proceedings, the court
shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the
well-being of a child victim or witness.