12.1-04.1-09. Consequence of deliberate failure of defendant to cooperate

12.1-04.1-09. Consequence of deliberate failure of defendant to cooperate If the defendant without just cause deliberately fails to participate or to respond to questions in an examination conducted under section 12.1-04.1-05, the prosecuting attorney may apply before trial to the court for appropriate relief. The court may consider the recording of the examination as evidence on the application, but proceedings under this section involving consideration of the recording must be in camera and out of the presence of counsel.