77-36-1.2. Acceptance of a plea of guilty or no contest to domestic violence -- Restrictions.
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Effective 5/5/2021
77-36-1.2. Acceptance of a plea of guilty or no contest to domestic violence -- Restrictions.
(1)Before agreeing to a plea of guilty or no contest, the prosecutor shall examine the criminal history of the perpetrator.
(2)An entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to a domestic violence offense is invalid unless the prosecutor agrees to the plea:
(a)in open court;
(b)in writing; or
(c)by another means of communication that the court finds adequate to record the prosecutor's agreement.
Amended by Chapter 159 , 2021 General Session
Amended by Chapter 213 , 2021 General Session