# Title 10 — Attorney General

## Article 10-13 — Criminal History Record Information

## Chapter 10-13-08 — Auditing of Criminal History Record Information

### § 10-13-08-01. Auditing local criminal history record systems.

The bureau shall conduct annual audits of a representative sample of local criminal justice
agencies to ensure completeness and accuracy of criminal history record information and to ensure
compliance with legal requirements for the reporting, collection, maintenance, and dissemination of
criminal history record information. Audits must be conducted to ascertain compliance with North
Dakota Century Code sections 12-60-16.1 through 12-60-24 and this article. Upon completion of each
audit, the bureau shall submit to the attorney general a written report setting forth the audit
methodology and a summary of findings and recommendations.
The audits of state and local agencies must include: an inspection of facilities and equipment;
observation of equipment and procedures; interviews with management and staff personnel;
examination of files, documents, and other material; analysis of record samples; and review of all
relevant written standards, guidelines, regulations, manuals, and training materials.
History: Effective November 1, 1987; amended effective January 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 12-60-16.3
Law Implemented: NDCC 12-60-16.3
### § 10-13-08-02. Auditing of bureau.

The bureau shall conduct an annual audit of the state central repository for criminal history record
information. This audit will examine compliance with North Dakota Century Code sections 12-60-16.1
through 12-60-24, this article, and the policies and procedures established for operation of the bureau's
central repository. The results of such audit must be reported to the attorney general.
History: Effective November 1, 1987; amended effective January 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 12-60-16.3
Law Implemented: NDCC 12-60-16.3
