North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-55.1-10. Duty of court reporter and clerk of court

The court reporter, at the direction of the judge or state's attorney, shall prepare the official statements of the judge and state's attorney. The clerk of court with whom the statements are filed shall attach a copy of the statements to the criminal judgment. The clerk shall provide to the department the criminal judgment with the attached copy of the official statements.