North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-44.1-28. Correctional facility files and records confidentiality

1. The medical, psychological, and treatment records of an inmate are confidential and may not be disclosed directly or indirectly to any person, organization, or agency, except as provided in this section. A court may order the inspection of the records, or parts of the records, upon an application to the court and a showing that there is a proper and legitimate purpose for the inspection and the provision of written authorization from the inmate for the inspection. Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to privilege or confidentiality, except for the confidentiality requirements of federal drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation laws, medical, psychological, or treatment records may be inspected by or disclosed to the following persons, organizations, or agencies without prior authorization from the inmate or an order from the court:

3. The employment or work release status of an inmate is an open record.

4. Records with respect to inmate identification, charges, criminal convictions, bail information, and intake and projected release dates are open records.

5. Records with respect to a sentenced inmate's institutional discipline and conduct and protective management are exempt records as defined under section 44-04-17.1.

6. Institutional discipline and conduct and protective management records of all other inmates are confidential records and may only be disclosed as provided in subsection 1.