State v. Vollrath

Tufte, Justice.

[¶ 1] Dalyn James Vollrath appeals from a district court order requiring him to pay Pembina County $5,000 for guardian ad litem fees. Because the order was issued after the conviction was final and the issue was not preserved, the district court lacked jurisdiction to amend the sentence. We vacate the order requiring payment of guardian ad litem fees.

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[¶ 2] Vollrath was charged with one count of child abuse under N.D.C.C. § 14-09-22. He moved the district court for appointment of a guardian ad litem to protect the best interests of the minor child. The district court appointed…