Bill
SB 2226
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the commission on legal counsel for indigents; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.
69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
Introduced by Jeff Barta and 5 co-sponsors
Presumes indigence for incarcerated defendants at initial appearances and funds state-paid counsel for those hearings; $463,644 for 2025–27, effective Jan 1, 2026.
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23