🌬️ North Dakota Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in North Dakota, this guide provides the tools to help you understand your rights, access support services, and seek justice through both state and VOCA-funded programs.
⛔️ This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under North Dakota Law
North Dakota law ensures that victims of crime have the right to:
- Be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
- Be notified of criminal justice proceedings
- Be heard at sentencing, parole, and bail hearings
- Confer with prosecutors and request restitution
- Be protected from intimidation or retaliation
🔗 North Dakota Attorney General – Crime Victim Rights 🔗 NDCC Chapter 12.1-34 – Crime Victim Rights
📂 Public Records & Documentation
You may request:
- Police reports and investigation summaries
- Court records and sentencing documents
- 911 audio or video footage (if available)
💡 Submit requests using North Dakota’s Open Records Law. Be specific in your request and retain all responses.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You can request:
- Your own medical records
- A dependent or deceased individual’s records (with proper authority)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
North Dakota Board of Medicine:
https://www.ndbom.org
North Dakota Board of Nursing:
https://www.ndbon.org
ND Board of Social Work Examiners / Counseling Boards:
https://www.ndbswe.com
ND Department of Health – Facility Complaints:
https://www.health.nd.gov
⚠️ Always save confirmation emails and copies of every report or submission for your records.
💰 Victim Compensation in North Dakota
The North Dakota Crime Victims Compensation Program supports victims of violent crime with reimbursement for qualified expenses.
Eligible costs include:
- Medical and mental health treatment
- Funeral and burial costs
- Relocation and security expenses
- Lost wages or financial support
Eligibility Requirements:
- Report the crime within 96 hours (or show good cause)
- Apply within 1 year of the incident
- Cooperate with law enforcement and prosecution
🔗 ND Crime Victims Compensation Program 📞 Phone: (701) 328-2210
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in North Dakota
VOCA support is administered by the ND Attorney General’s Office – Crime Victim Services.
🔗 ND VOCA Services 📞 General Info: (701) 328-2210
No matter your story, you have rights. The Novel Advocate is here to make sure you’re seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
🌬️ Across quiet plains and beneath big skies, North Dakota survivors — your voice carries farther than they imagined.
