North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-02.2-01. Attorney recruitment and retention program--Participation--Assessment

1. The supreme court may establish a program to assist rural counties and municipalities in recruiting and retaining attorneys.

2. A county or municipality interested in participating in the program shall apply to the supreme court. After determining eligibility, the supreme court shall conduct an assessment of the applicant to evaluate the applicant's need for an attorney and the ability of the applicant to sustain and support an attorney.

3. In making the selection of an eligible applicant, the supreme court shall consider the assessment and:

4. The supreme court shall maintain a list of counties and municipalities that have been assessed and are selected for participation in the recruitment and retention assistance program.

5. The supreme court may revise the assessment of any county or municipality or conduct a new assessment as necessary to reflect a change in conditions.