N.D. Cent. Code § 12-55.1-05
This is the official text of N.D. Cent. Code § 12-55.1-05, part of North Dakota’s Cent. Code — part of the compiled statutory law of North Dakota, published by the state as "Cent. Code." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
Not legal advice. This page reproduces the official text of a government statute for reference only. Laws change, and how a statute applies depends on your specific facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
12-55.1-05. Pardon clerk - Duties
Official statutory text
12-55.1-05. Pardon clerk - Duties
The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation or the director's designee
shall serve as the pardon clerk under this chapter. The pardon clerk shall:
1. Maintain a register of all applications filed for commutation, reprieve, pardon,
conditional pardon, or remission of fine and shall maintain a complete and accurate
record of all proceedings in connection with the applications, including all
correspondence, documents, evidence, and appearances made in connection with the
application.
2. Conduct investigations, employ psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists
necessary for the determination of matters before the pardon advisory board or the
governor under this chapter, and perform other duties in connection with matters under
this chapter as may be requested by the pardon advisory board or the governor.
3. Maintain a record of every commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or
remission of fine granted or refused, along with the reasons for each action.
The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation or the director's designee
shall serve as the pardon clerk under this chapter. The pardon clerk shall:
1. Maintain a register of all applications filed for commutation, reprieve, pardon,
conditional pardon, or remission of fine and shall maintain a complete and accurate
record of all proceedings in connection with the applications, including all
correspondence, documents, evidence, and appearances made in connection with the
application.
2. Conduct investigations, employ psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists
necessary for the determination of matters before the pardon advisory board or the
governor under this chapter, and perform other duties in connection with matters under
this chapter as may be requested by the pardon advisory board or the governor.
3. Maintain a record of every commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or
remission of fine granted or refused, along with the reasons for each action.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
Need a lawyer in North Dakota?
Find a North Dakota lawyer
About this page: Statute text is reproduced from official government publishers via the
Open US Law dataset
(Vaquill AI, snapshot v2026.08, CC BY 4.0). Primary legislative text like this is public domain under the government-edicts doctrine
(Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). We link every section back to its official source so you can verify it independently.