North Dakota Code 12.1-31-07.2 – Criminal proceeding involving an eligible adult – Speedy trial
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In a criminal proceeding in which an eligible adult is a victim, the court and state‘s attorney shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the eligible adult must endure the stress of involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on a motion or other request for a delay or a continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the eligible adult.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-31-07.2
- action: means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Court: means any of the following courts: the supreme court, a district court, and where relevant, a municipal court. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.