12-55.1-09. Statements of judge and state's attorney

12-55.1-09. Statements of judge and state's attorney

The judge and the state's attorney may make any recommendations that may be of

assistance to the governor, pardon advisory board, or parole board in considering the person's

case. The judge before whom any person has been convicted of a felony and the state's

attorney of the county in which the crime was committed may file with the clerk of court separate

official statements that may include:

1. The facts and circumstances constituting and surrounding the crime for which the

person was convicted.

2. The age of the person.

3. All available information regarding the person before the commission of the crime for

which the person was convicted.

4. All available information regarding the person's habits, associates, disposition, and

reputation.

5. All facts and circumstances that may indicate whether the person is capable of

becoming a law-abiding citizen.

6. The state's attorney's reasons for the recommended sentence and the court's reasons

for the sentence imposed.