North Dakota § 54-23.3-02 Purpose

North Dakota Statutes

§ 54-23.3-02 — Purpose

North Dakota § 54-23.3-02

Title 54State Government

Ch. 54-23.3Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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N.D. Cent. Code § 54-23.3-02 (2026).

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The purpose of the department of corrections and rehabilitation is:

1.To develop a statewide correctional philosophy that will provide direction, goals, and standards for corrections.

2.To provide for the care, custody, discipline, training, and treatment of persons committed to state correctional facilities and programs.

3.To coordinate and provide a continuum of correctional services to both adult and juvenile clients.

4.To promote and develop close communication and mutual understanding of corrections issues and concerns between the courts and the department.

5.To provide joint training of staff and career opportunities for corrections staff.

6.To work with local and state entities to develop alternatives to conventional incarceration for those offenders who can be dealt with mor

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The purpose of the department of corrections and rehabilitation is:
1. To develop a statewide correctional philosophy that will provide direction, goals, and
standards for corrections.
2. To provide for the care, custody, discipline, training, and treatment of persons
committed to state correctional facilities and programs.
3. To coordinate and provide a continuum of correctional services to both adult and
juvenile clients.
4. To promote and develop close communication and mutual understanding of
corrections issues and concerns between the courts and the department.
5. To provide joint training of staff and career opportunities for corrections staff.

6. To work with local and state entities to develop alternatives to conventional
incarceration for those offenders who can be dealt with more effectively in less
restrictive, community-based facilities and programs.