North Dakota: Adult Convictions (ND-C-1)

Records relating to a prostitution conviction or an offense listed in section 12.1-41-12(1) which was committed as a direct resulting of being a victim of human trafficking can be sealed by the court. N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-41-14.

Record Detail(s)

Human trafficking offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

At court's discretion

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction and is governed by uniform post-conviction procedure. For the specific procedure, see N.D. Cent. Code §§ 12.1-41-14, 29-32.1-01 et seq.

Fees

There are no fees. N.D. Cent. Code § 29-32.1-03(1).

Effect

Disclosure of the existence or contents of court or prosecutor records is prohibited, unless authorized by court order. N.D. Cent. Code §§ 12.1-41-14, 12-60.1-01.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period. The petition must be filed within two years of the date the conviction became final.

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