{"data":{"id":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-27-20.5-01","jurisdiction":"us-nd","citation":"N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.5-01","heading":"Definitions. (Effective after January 1, 2027)","body":"1.\"Fitness to proceed\" means sufficient present ability to consult with counsel and assist in preparing the minor's defense with a reasonable degree of rational understanding or a rational and factual understanding of the nature of the offense and delinquency proceedings against the minor. A lack of fitness to proceed may result from the presence of any condition, including mental illness, mental disorder, developmental disability, or developmental immaturity.\n2.\"Minor\" means an individual who is:\na.Under the age of eighteen years and is not married; or\nb.Eighteen years of age or older with respect to a delinquent act committed while under the age of eighteen years, and not married, unless an offense is transferred under section 27-20.4-21.\n3.\"Remediation\" means the process of providing learning opportunities, services, and support to achieve fitness to proceed.\n4.\"Remediation provider\" means an individual providing remediation services for minors.\n5.\"Tier 1a mental health professional\" is a psychiatrist licensed under chapter 43-17 or a psychologist licensed under chapter 43-32.","path":["Title 27 Judicial Branch Of Government","Chapter 27-20.5 Fitness To Proceed And Remediation Of Juveniles"],"source_url":"https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c20-5.pdf","current_through":"2026-07-31T11:12:02","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T21:04:14Z","sha256":"dbd3822095e33fb72c6dc5ac5d67a24dd37b11504c546d16f2b9e10cf1f214ff","source_id":"us-nd","stale":true,"prev":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-27-20.4-27","next":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-27-20.5-02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}