North Dakota § 29-26-22.2 - Authority to compromise judgment by county commissioners
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§ 29-26-22.2. Authority to compromise judgment by county commissioners
1. If, after a lapse of two years from the filing of a judgment, the board of county commissioners determines the judgment cannot be collected in full, the board of county commissioners may compromise and settle any judgment for fines or costs arising from criminal proceedings which are payable to the state treasurer. 2. The county's compromise or settlement may include a request to the district court to convert any amount still owed to a civil judgment. 3. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the board's action, the state's attorney of the county where the judgment was filed shall file a partial or total satisfaction of the judgment. 4. In the absence of a compromise or settlement, or after one year has passed following the date of a compromise or settlement, the county may contract with a private debt collection company to collect any remaining balance. The county shall deposit any additional revenue collected under this subsection in the county general fund.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-26-22.2
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-22.2 cover?
Section 29-26-22.2 ("Authority to compromise judgment by county commissioners") 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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