Change 1 Article Choose an article 7-1-101. Payment of costs accruing from change of venue. 7-1-102. Record of information for ascertaining condition of crime in state. 7-1-103. Payment of costs in misdemeanor cases. 7-1-104. Custody of convict charged with offense committed while in state penal institution. 7-1-105. Representation of minor pleading guilty. 7-1-106. Prosecution of crimes. 7-1-107. Detention of juvenile offenders. 7-1-108. Incarceration of juvenile offenders. 7-1-109. Examination for sexually transmitted diseases 7-2-101. Definitions. 7-2-102. Preconditions for arrests. 7-2-103. Issuance of citations. 7-2-104. Authority to seize deadly weapons; disposition. 7-2-105. Disposition and appraisal of property seized or held; notice and order to show cause; judgment. 7-2-106. Extraterritorial authority of peace officers; 7-2-107. Arrest or detention of persons with diplomatic immunities. 7-2-108. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 91, § 3. 7-2-109. Reporting of missing persons; report acceptance; duties and responsibilities. 7-3-101. Legislative findings. 7-3-102. Appointment of attorney general to represent state on joint commissions. 7-3-103. Purpose and objects; required ratification. 7-3-104. Legal, clerical and stenographic assistance. 7-3-105. Commencement of commissioner's duties. 7-3-106. Investigations. 7-3-107. Compensation of commissioner. 7-3-201. Definitions. 7-3-202. Duty of governor to have fugitives arrested and delivered up to proper authorities. 7-3-203. General requirements as to demand by another state. 7-3-204. Investigation of demand. 7-3-205. Contents of demand. 7-3-206. Surrender of accused when not present in demanding state at time of crime. 7-3-207. Issuance of governor's warrant for arrest; contents. 7-3-208. Effect of warrant. 7-3-209. Authority of person making arrest to command assistance. 7-3-210. Right of accused to counsel; opportunity to apply for writ of habeas corpus; notice of writ and hearing. 7-3-211. Penalty for surrendering accused without hearing. 7-3-212. Confinement in jail for safekeeping; expenses. 7-3-213. Issuance of warrant for arrest by judge or magistrate. 7-3-214. Authority to arrest person without warrant. 7-3-215. Examination of person arrested without warrant; commitment pending demand. 7-3-216. Right of person arrested without warrant to bail. 7-3-217. Failure of state to demand person arrested without warrant within time specified. 7-3-218. Failure of prisoner admitted to bail to appear. 7-3-219. Procedure where criminal prosecution pending against accused in state. 7-3-220. Inquiry into guilt or innocence of accused. 7-3-221. Recall of, or issuance of new, warrant. 7-3-222. Demand that accused be returned to this state; issuance of warrant. 7-3-223. Application for return of accused to this state. 7-3-224. Payment of expenses for return of accused to this state. 7-3-225. Service of civil process on person brought into state. 7-3-226. Charging of person brought into state with other crimes. 7-3-227. Construction of provisions. 7-3-302. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 89, § 1. 7-3-303. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 89, § 1. 7-3-401. Western Interstate Corrections Compact. 7-3-402. Authority to commit or transfer inmates. 7-3-403. Enforcement of compact. 7-3-404. Hearings. 7-3-405. Authority to enter into contracts; force and effect. 7-3-406. Construction and severability of provisions. 7-3-501. Filing of complaint; issuance of warrant or summons. 7-3-502. Examination of party complained against; recognizance to keep peace. 7-3-503. Compliance with recognizance order; failure to give recognizance. 7-3-504. Judgment against complainant; defects in complaint. 7-3-505. Filing of recognizance; forfeiture. 7-3-506. Definitions. 7-3-507. Petition for order of protection; contents; 7-3-508. Temporary order of protection; setting hearing. 7-3-509. Order of protection; contents; remedies; order not to affect title to property. 7-3-510. Service of order; duration and extension of 7-3-511. Emergency assistance by law enforcement officers; limited liability. 7-3-512. Confidentiality in court proceedings. 7-3-601. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-602. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-603. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-604. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-605. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-606. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-607. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-608. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-609. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-610. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-611. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2. 7-3-701. Definitions. 7-3-702. Prohibition against interception or disclosure of 7-3-703. Prohibition against manufacture and possession of 7-3-704. Seizure and forfeiture of wire or oral communication intercepting devices. 7-3-705. Authorization for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications. 7-3-706. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted communications. 7-3-707. Procedure for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications. 7-3-708. Order directing others to furnish assistance. 7-3-709. Information furnished to attorney general by executing agency; report to legislature. 7-3-710. Recovery of civil damages for violations; good faith defense. 7-3-711. Exclusivity of provisions. 7-3-712. Reports by attorney general and state courts. 7-3-801. Definitions. 7-3-802. General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception. 7-3-803. Application for an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device. 7-3-804. Issuance of an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device. 7-3-805. Assistance in installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device. 7-3-806. Reports concerning pen registers and trap and trace devices. 7-3-901. Short title. 7-3-902. Definitions. 7-3-903. Authorization to enter agreement; general content; authority of law enforcement employee. 7-3-904. Detailed content of agreement. 7-3-905. Right of state in actions involving agreements. 7-3-906. Agreement not to relieve agency of duties. 7-3-907. Limitation of powers. 7-3-908. Submission of agreement to attorney general. 7-3-909. Filing of agreement. 7-3-910. Immunity. 7-4-101. Election; oath; bond. 7-4-102. Deputy coroners. 7-4-103. Certification requirements; penalty; expenses. 7-4-104. Definitions. 7-4-105. Confidentiality of reports, photos and recordings; exceptions; penalties. 7-4-106. Archaeological human burial sites. 7-4-201. Reports of death; investigation; summoning of jurors; fees and costs; inspection of medical records. 7-4-202. Impaneling of bystanders as jurors; oath. 7-4-203. Issuance of subpoenas; witness fees; enforcement of attendance. 7-4-204. Oath of witness; recording of testimony; compensation of reporter. 7-4-205. Return of inquisition by jury. 7-4-206. Coroner's return to court. 7-4-207. Disposition of body and effects of deceased. 7-4-208. Authority of sheriff to perform duties of coroner. 7-4-209. Postmortem examination; liability limitation. 7-4-210. Fees and mileage; salary. 7-4-211. Board of coroner standards. 7-5-101. Required court order for summoning. 7-5-102. Manner of summoning; term. 7-5-103. Composition; qualifications; alternates. 7-5-104. Finding of indictment. 7-5-201. Appointment of foreman; oath of jurors. 7-5-202. Charging of duties; powers. 7-5-203. Right of district attorney to appear before jury; presence of other persons during deliberations. 7-5-204. Process for witnesses. 7-5-205. Administration of oath or affirmation to witnesses. 7-5-206. Proceedings upon refusal of witness to testify. 7-5-207. Secrecy of indictments against persons not under control. 7-5-208. Confidentiality. 7-5-209. Presentation and filing of indictment. 7-5-301. Petition for impaneling; determination by district judge. 7-5-302. Powers and duties; applicable law; procedural rules. 7-5-303. Selection and term of members. 7-5-304. Summoning of jurors. 7-5-305. Judicial supervision. 7-5-306. Presentation of evidence. 7-5-307. Return of indictment; designation of venue; consolidation of indictments. 7-5-308. Investigative powers; secrecy of proceedings. 7-5-309. Costs and expenses. 7-6-101. Short title. 7-6-102. Definitions. 7-6-103. Creation of office of state public defender; 7-6-104. Representation of needy persons. 7-6-105. Advisement of rights; appointment of attorney. 7-6-106. Determination of need; reimbursement for services. 7-6-107. Waiver of rights. 7-6-108. Recovery of payment. 7-6-109. Appointment of outside attorney. 7-6-110. Use of state or private facilities. 7-6-111. Office space. 7-6-112. Applicability of provisions. 7-6-113. Funding. 7-6-114. Other legal protections or sanctions. 7-7-101. Authority to issue; grounds. 7-7-102. Procedures governed by rules. 7-7-103. Disposition of property. 7-7-104. Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant. 7-7-105. Applicability of more specific provisions. 7-8-101. Arrest by private person. 7-8-102. Issuance and execution of warrant or summons on indictment; procedures governed by rules. 7-8-103. Issuance and execution of warrant or summons on information or complaint; procedures governed by rules. 7-8-104. Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant. 7-8-105. Right to preliminary hearing. 7-8-106. Renumbered as 7-1-109 by Laws 1993, ch. 173, § 1. 7-9-101. Definitions. 7-9-102. Order to pay upon conviction. 7-9-103. Determination of amount owed; execution. 7-9-104. Preparation of plan; contents. 7-9-105. Submission of plan to court; approval or modification. 7-9-106. Factors considered by probation and parole officer, and by court. 7-9-107. Notice to victims. 7-9-108. Compliance with plan as condition of probation or suspension; payments to clerk. 7-9-109. Failure to comply; modification or extension of plan. 7-9-110. Civil action. 7-9-111. Limitations on duty of prosecutor; victim's remedy. 7-9-112. Check fraud. 7-9-113. Restitution for long-term care. 7-9-114. Determination of long-term restitution; time for order; enforcement. 7-9-115. Modification of order. 7-10-101. Right of defendant. 7-10-102. Matters governed by rules. 7-10-103. Continuation for defendant bound over to district court. 7-10-104. Authorized judicial officers. 7-10-105. Disposition of forfeited proceeds. 7-10-106. Technical defects. 7-11-101. Impaneling in criminal cases. 7-11-102. Trial of accused. 7-11-103. Peremptory challenges. 7-11-104. Trial of challenges for cause. 7-11-105. General grounds for challenging jurors. 7-11-106. Opinion formed from news reports or rumors. 7-11-107. Oath or affirmation. 7-11-201. Order of proceedings. 7-11-202. Presence of defendant. 7-11-203. Dismissal for unnecessary delay. 7-11-204. Applicability of civil procedure provisions and rules. 7-11-205. Discharge of jury before verdict without prejudice. 7-11-206. Separation of jury. 7-11-301. Definitions. 7-11-302. Trial or punishment of person lacking mental capacity. 7-11-303. Examination of accused to determine fitness to proceed; reports; commitment; defenses and objections. 7-11-304. Responsibility for criminal conduct; plea; examination; commitment; use of statements by defendant. 7-11-305. Pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of 7-11-306. Disposition of persons found not guilty by 7-11-307. Treatment of defendant committed to state hospital. 7-11-308. Duties of the department of health as to designated facilities other than the state hospital. 7-11-401. Testimony of defendant. 7-11-402. Subpoena of witnesses for indigent defendants. 7-11-403. Applicability of rules and civil procedure provisions. 7-11-404. Summoning of person within this state to appear as witness in another state. 7-11-405. Summoning of person in another state to appear as witness in this state. 7-11-406. Exemption of out-of-state witness from arrest or service of process. 7-11-407. Procedures for taking depositions. 7-11-408. Videotape depositions. 7-11-409. Testimony from child witnesses; accommodations. 7-11-501. Return of verdict; poll of jury. 7-11-502. Conviction of necessary included offense or attempt. 7-11-503. Execution of jail sentence. 7-11-504. Commitment until fine and costs paid. 7-11-505. Payment of costs of prosecution. 7-11-506. Trial transcript for indigent prisoner upon appeal. 7-11-507. Advisement of loss of firearms rights upon conviction. 7-12-101. Manner of appeal. 7-12-102. Right of district attorney to take exceptions; certification; rules. 7-12-103. Filing of bill by attorney general in supreme court. 7-12-104. Decision of supreme court upon bill. 7-12-201. Disposition of defendant. 7-12-301. Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 46, § 2. 7-12-302. Short title. 7-12-303. New trial; motion for post-conviction testing of 7-12-304. Service of process; response by the state; preservation of evidence. 7-12-305. Review by the court; hearing on motion, findings; order. 7-12-306. Designation of testing laboratory. 7-12-307. Discovery. 7-12-308. Right to counsel. 7-12-309. Costs of testing. 7-12-310. Order following testing. 7-12-311. Victim notification. 7-12-312. Rights not waived; refiling of uncharged offenses. 7-12-313. Appeal. 7-12-314. Subsequent motions. 7-12-315. Consensual testing. 7-12-401. Short title. 7-12-402. Definitions. 7-12-403. Petition for exoneration based on factual innocence; conduct of proceedings. 7-12-404. Service of process; response by state; review by the court. 7-12-405. Appointment of counsel. 7-12-406. Victim notification. 7-12-407. Appeal. 7-13-101. Sentencing of minors to boys' school upon first conviction of felony; term; parole. 7-13-102. Repealed by Laws 1992, ch. 25, § 4. 7-13-103. Notice of sentence; transportation to institution; maintenance of prisoner in county jail. 7-13-104. Record of prisoners. 7-13-105. Certificate of restoration of rights; procedure 7-13-106. Transfer of citizen or national of foreign country. 7-13-107. Split sentence of incarceration in county jail 7-13-108. Sentence to custody of department of corrections. 7-13-109. Payment of jail costs by inmate. 7-13-201. Maximum and minimum term. 7-13-301. Placing person found guilty, but not convicted, on probation. 7-13-302. Placing person convicted on probation; 7-13-303. Investigation preceding probation or suspension of sentence. 7-13-304. Imposition or modification of conditions; performance of work by defendant. 7-13-305. Determination, continuance or extension; revocation proceedings. 7-13-306. Payment of fine in installments. 7-13-307. Expungement of criminal record. 7-13-401. Definitions; creation of board; officers; compensation; hearing panels; meetings. 7-13-402. General powers and duties of board; eligibility for parole; immunity. 7-13-403. Custody of parolee; return upon violation. 7-13-404. Computing remainder of sentence for parole violator. 7-13-405. Field services administrator; hiring of agents. 7-13-406. Offices. 7-13-407. Duties of probation and parole agents. 7-13-408. Probation, parole and conditional release 7-13-409. Disclosure of information and data. 7-13-410. Notice of probation order; request for probation supervision or report. 7-13-411. Apprehension of violators. 7-13-412. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-413. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-414. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-415. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-416. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-417. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1. 7-13-418. Selection, training and powers of local volunteer; compensation. 7-13-419. Limitations on powers of volunteers. 7-13-420. Good time allowances. 7-13-421. Restitution as condition of parole. 7-13-422. Short title. 7-13-423. Compact provisions generally. 7-13-424. Medical parole; conditions. 7-13-501. Power of court to allow; confinement when not working. 7-13-502. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 122, § 3. 7-13-503. Work arrangement in another county. 7-13-504. Persons committed for contempt of court. 7-13-601. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-602. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-603. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-604. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-605. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-606. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-607. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-608. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-609. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-610. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-611. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-612. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-613. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-614. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1. 7-13-701. Definitions; establishment of programs. 7-13-702. Escape. 7-13-801. Application for reprieve; conditions; acceptance and filing. 7-13-802. Confinement of reprieved persons. 7-13-803. Manner of applying for pardon. 7-13-804. Contents of application for pardon; notice to district attorney. 7-13-805. Statement of district attorney following notice of pardon application. 7-13-806. Certification that applicant for pardon in danger of death. 7-13-807. Commutation of death sentences. 7-13-901. Notice that convict lacks requisite mental capacity. 7-13-902. Examination of convict to determine mental capacity; hearing; finding of court. 7-13-903. Suspension of execution of convict lacking 7-13-904. Method of execution. 7-13-905. Place and time; supervision. 7-13-906. Issuance and delivery of warrant. 7-13-907. Confinement pending execution; visitors. 7-13-908. Witnesses. 7-13-909. Setting of new execution date following unexecuted sentence. 7-13-910. Suspension until specified day or temporary reprieve; return of warrant. 7-13-911. Suspension to permit review; confinement; return to county for retrial. 7-13-912. Inquiry concerning pregnancy of female prisoner. 7-13-913. Determination of court as to pregnancy; suspension of sentence. 7-13-914. Transportation to penal institution. 7-13-915. Disposition of body. 7-13-916. Identity of person aiding execution; confidentiality. 7-13-1001. Definitions. 7-13-1002. Sentence reduction for youthful offenders. 7-13-1003. Establishment of program; eligibility; rulemaking authority. 7-13-1101. Definitions. 7-13-1102. Authority to establish programs; rulemaking authority. 7-13-1103. Program participation not a matter of right. 7-13-1104. Program participation as a condition of parole. 7-13-1105. Placement of probationer in program by sentencing court. 7-13-1106. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3. 7-13-1107. Administrative rewards and sanctions for program violations. 7-13-1201. Short title. 7-13-1202. Definitions. 7-13-1203. Authority to establish teen court program. 7-13-1204. Program criteria. 7-13-1205. Juvenile courts authorized to establish teen court program. 7-13-1301. Definitions. 7-13-1302. Substance use disorder assessment required. 7-13-1303. Suspended sentence for qualified offenders. 7-13-1304. Rebuttable presumption in violent crime or delivery of controlled substance cases. 7-13-1401. Petition for expungement; records of arrest, 7-13-1501. Petition for expungement of records of 7-13-1502. Petition for expungement of records of 7-13-1601. Repealed by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 4. 7-13-1602. Renumbered as 5-12-104 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1603. Renumbered as 5-12-105 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1604. Renumbered as 5-12-106 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1605. Renumbered as 5-12-107 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1606. Renumbered as 5-12-108 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1607. Renumbered as 5-12-109 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1608. Renumbered as 5-12-110 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1609. Renumbered as 5-12-111 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1610. Renumbered as 5-12-112 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1611. Renumbered as 5-12-113 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1612. Renumbered as 5-12-114 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1613. Renumbered as 5-12-115 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1614. Renumbered as 5-12-116 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1615. Renumbered as 5-12-117 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3. 7-13-1616. Renumbered as 5-12-118 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2. 7-13-1701. Short title. 7-13-1702. Definitions. 7-13-1703. 24/7 sobriety program created. 7-13-1704. Inclusion in program. 7-13-1705. Rulemaking authority. 7-13-1706. Distribution of testing fees. 7-13-1707. 24/7 sobriety program account. 7-13-1708. Authority of court to order participation in program. 7-13-1709. Apprehension of violators. 7-13-1710. 24/7 sobriety program director; appointment. 7-13-1711. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 49, § 3. 7-13-1801. Incentives and sanctions system; duties of the department of corrections; definitions. 7-13-1802. Authorized sanctions. 7-13-1803. Procedure for imposing sanctions; housing violators; civil actions against officials. 7-14-101. Definition of "this act"; commencement and conduct of proceedings. 7-14-102. Contents of petition. 7-14-103. Claims barred; applicability of act. 7-14-104. No right to appointed counsel. 7-14-105. Answer by state; withdrawal of petition; amendments and further pleadings. 7-14-106. Evidence received by court; orders entered upon favorable finding; contents of final judgment or order. 7-14-107. Appellate review. 7-14-108. Existing statutory provisions. 7-15-101. Contents and form of agreement on detainers. 7-15-102. Additional definitions; short title. 7-15-103. Cooperation in enforcement of agreement. 7-15-104. Delivery of inmate to another state. 7-15-105. Duties of attorney general. 7-16-101. Persons subject to required work. 7-16-102. Restrictions; supervision; costs; civil liability. 7-16-103. Compensation of sheriff. 7-16-104. Credits. 7-16-201. Contracting to private persons. 7-16-202. Persons subject to required work. 7-16-203. Compensation. 7-16-204. Fines for misconduct. 7-16-205. Disposition of earnings; confidentiality of amount. 7-16-206. Permitted institutional industries; powers of department. 7-16-301. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-302. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-303. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-304. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-305. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-306. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-307. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-308. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-309. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-310. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-16-311. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2. 7-17-101. Definitions. 7-17-102. Authority to establish. 7-17-103. Minimum requirements. 7-18-101. Short title. 7-18-102. Definitions. 7-18-103. Establishment and operation of facilities and 7-18-104. Establishment and operation of facilities or 7-18-105. Establishment of county boards; membership; terms of office; compensation; meetings; officers. 7-18-106. Powers and duties of boards. 7-18-107. Required guidelines in contracts; review by local government. 7-18-108. Placement of offender in program by court; placement by department as administrative sanction. 7-18-109. Transfer of inmate to facility by department. 7-18-110. Authority of department of corrections to contract for services. 7-18-111. Duties of department of corrections. 7-18-112. Escape. 7-18-113. Confinement of violators. 7-18-114. Record and disbursement of wages; exemption from process; confidentiality of amount. 7-18-115. Assignment of parolee to program by state board 7-19-101. Short title. 7-19-102. Scope and applicability of provisions. 7-19-103. Definitions. 7-19-104. Procedures to insure currentness of information; disposition and arrest data. 7-19-105. Rules and regulations. 7-19-106. Access to, and dissemination of, information. 7-19-107. Central repository; information to be submitted; audits; interstate exchanges. 7-19-108. Fees. 7-19-109. Inspection; deletion or modification of information. 7-19-201. State or national criminal history record information. 7-19-301. Definitions. 7-19-302. Registration of offenders; procedure; verification; fees. 7-19-303. Offenders central registry; dissemination of information. 7-19-304. Termination of duty to register. 7-19-305. Registration; duties of registering entities; notice to persons required to register. 7-19-306. Repealed By Laws 1999, ch. 203, § 3. 7-19-307. Penalties. 7-19-308. Harboring a sex offender; penalties; exceptions. 7-19-309. Juvenile sex offenders; risk assessment; factors; reporting requirements. 7-19-310. Sex offender registration account; purposes. 7-19-401. Definitions. 7-19-402. DNA database created; uses of information restricted. 7-19-403. DNA samples required; collection; testing; reimbursement of costs. 7-19-404. Access to database; information authorized to be stored. 7-19-405. Expungement of information. 7-19-406. Enforcement. 7-19-407. Sexual assault biological evidence reports. 7-19-501. Renumbered as 14-6-601 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3. 7-19-502. Renumbered as 14-6-602 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3. 7-19-503. Renumbered as 14-6-603 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3. 7-19-504. Renumbered as 14-6-604 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3. 7-19-505. Renumbered as 14-6-605 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 4. 7-19-601. Short title. 7-19-602. Compact provisions generally. 7-19-603. Compact officer to administer the compact. 7-20-101. Definition of "peace officer". 7-20-102. Arrests without warrant. 7-20-103. Appearance in court; hearing; probation. 7-20-104. Notice to victim of services and legal rights and remedies. 7-20-105. Peace officer education and training. 7-20-106. Civil or criminal liability of peace officer. 7-20-107. Identification codes; reports. 7-21-101. Definitions. 7-21-102. Notice to crime victims. 7-21-103. Submission of victim impact statement to sentencing court. 7-22-101. Definitions. 7-22-102. Authority to contract; general conditions. 7-22-103. Incarceration of inmates in privately operated facility. 7-22-104. Contract term and renewal. 7-22-105. Standards of operation. 7-22-106. Private-company detention officers; use of force. 7-22-107. Employee training requirements. 7-22-108. Monitoring; right of access. 7-22-109. Liability and sovereign immunity. 7-22-110. Insurance. 7-22-111. Termination of contract and resumption of control. 7-22-112. Nondelegation of authority. 7-22-113. Authority of state to contract with local governments. 7-22-114. Rulemaking authority. 7-22-115. Contract authorizing operation required; exception. 7-22-116. Repealed by Laws 2003, Ch. 202, § 2. 7-23-101. Definitions. 7-23-102. Peer support counseling session communications; confidentiality; applicability.
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7-11-401. Testimony of defendant.
The defendant in all criminal cases, in all the courts in this state, may be sworn and examined as a witness, if he so elects, but the defendant shall not be required to testify in any case unless he has been lawfully granted immunity from prosecution, penalty or forfeiture. The neglect or refusal of a defendant to testify without immunity having been granted shall not create any presumption against him, nor shall any reference be made to, nor shall any comment be made upon, his neglect or refusal to testify.
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7-11-401. Testimony of defendant.
The defendant in all criminal cases, in all the courts in this state, may be sworn and examined as a witness, if he so elects, but the defendant shall not be required to testify in any case unless he has been lawfully granted immunity from prosecution, penalty or forfeiture. The neglect or refusal of a defendant to testify without immunity having been granted shall not create any presumption against him, nor shall any reference be made to, nor shall any comment be made upon, his neglect or refusal to testify.
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