The North Dakota language includes provisions for crime victims and their families to be notified of hearings in the judicial process and if the accused person escapes custody. It also calls for judges to take into consideration the welfare of victims and their families when setting bail for accused criminals.

“I’m not expecting a huge impact on the quantity, but on the quality,” Wrigley said of caseloads and response to victims if the measure is approved.

She said the measure shouldn’t have a major price tag other than some training and the printing of cards law enforcement would hand out to victims at crime scenes. She said state’s attorneys and victim advocates would have to maintain regular contact with victims.

“If it’s a significant issue … I think that’s more evidence that they’re not doing what they should be doing on a statutory level,” Wrigley said.

Aaron Birst, executive director of the North Dakota State’s Attorneys’ Association, said the group's individual members are overwhelmingly opposed to the measure.

“The main issue that prosecutors have … is the denial of some of the discovery that they currently have access to,” said Birst, referring to language in the measure allowing victims to refuse an interview and deposition.