North Dakota § 29-22-38 - Juror counseling following graphic evidence or testimony
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§ 29-22-38. Juror counseling following graphic evidence or testimony
1. The court shall offer, not more than ten hours of post-trial psychological counseling, without charge, to a juror or alternate juror who served on a trial jury in a trial involving extraordinarily graphic, gruesome, or emotional evidence or testimony. 2. The counseling offered under subsection 1 applies only to a juror or alternate juror who served on a trial jury for a trial involving the following offenses: a. Murder under section 12.1-16-01; b. Manslaughter under section 12.1-16-02; c. Negligent homicide under section 12.1-16-03; d. Felony-level assault or domestic violence under chapter 12.1-17; e. A sexual offense under chapter 12.1-20 or 12.1-27.2; f. Abuse or neglect of a child under sections 14-09-22 and 14-09-22.1; and g. Others as determined by the court. 3. The counseling offered under this section: a. Must occur not later than one hundred eighty days after the jury is discharged; b. May be provided by the court system, by a state agency, or by contract; and c. May be individual or group counseling.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-22-38
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-22-38 cover?
Section 29-22-38 ("Juror counseling following graphic evidence or testimony") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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