1.    For purposes of this section, “approved drug court program” means a district court- supervised treatment program approved by the supreme court.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-12-27.1

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

2.    A district court may suspend any ordered period of participation in the twenty-four seven sobriety program, including mandatory participation required by law, for an offender participating in an approved drug court program while under supervised probation with the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

3.    A district court suspending participation in the twenty-four seven sobriety program shall issue a certificate of waiver of twenty-four seven sobriety program participation.

4.    For purposes of issuance of a temporary restricted operator’s license under section 39-06.1-11, the director of the department of transportation shall treat a court certificate of waiver of twenty-four seven sobriety program participation as if the offender was participating in the twenty-four seven sobriety program.