The bureau and other criminal justice agencies shall disclose criminal history record information:

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12-60-16.5

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • 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
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

1.    To a criminal justice agency that requests the information for its functions as a criminal justice agency or for use in hiring or retaining its employees.

2.    To a court, on request, to aid in a decision concerning sentence, probation, release pending trial or appeal, or a name change petition.

3.    Pursuant to a judicial, legislative, or administrative agency subpoena issued in this state.

4.    As otherwise expressly required by law.