North Dakota § 27-20.5-03 Motion for fitness to proceed examination (Effective after January 1, 2027)

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-20.5-03 — Motion for fitness to proceed examination (Effective after January 1, 2027)

North Dakota § 27-20.5-03

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-20.5Fitness to Proceed and Remediation of Juveniles

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.5-03 (2026).

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2027)

1.If there is reason to doubt the minor's fitness to proceed, the court may order on its own motion, or at the request of the minor, the minor's parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or attorney, or the prosecuting attorney, a fitness to proceed examination to determine whether the minor is fit to proceed if the minor is the subject of a delinquency petition in the court. The minor's fitness to proceed may be raised by the court before which the proceedings are pending or being held, or by motion of a party, at any time during the proceeding.

2.If there is reason to doubt the minor's fitness to proceed, adjudication may not occur until after a determination is made on the fitness of the minor to proceed in accordance with this chapter.

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2027)
1. If there is reason to doubt the minor's fitness to proceed, the court may order on its
own motion, or at the request of the minor, the minor's parent, legal guardian, legal
custodian, or attorney, or the prosecuting attorney, a fitness to proceed examination to
determine whether the minor is fit to proceed if the minor is the subject of a
delinquency petition in the court. The minor's fitness to proceed may be raised by the
court before which the proceedings are pending or being held, or by motion of a party,
at any time during the proceeding.
2. If there is reason to doubt the minor's fitness to proceed, adjudication may not occur
until after a determination is made on the fitness of the minor to proceed in accordance
with this chapter.