has jurisdiction under N.D. Const. Art. VI, § 6, N.D.C.C. § 29-01-12, and N.D.C.C. § 29-28-06. II In its judgment, the district court stated: “It is strongly recommended by the Court that the defendant not be considered for parole unless he has successfully completed both treatment programs” (emphasis added). N.D.C.C. § 12-55-30 allows a judge to “make any recommendations or suggestions pertaining to the prisoner which may be of assistance to the board of pardons or the parole board in considering the prisoner’s case.” The state parole board has the authority to deny or grant parole to inmates. N.D.C.C. § 12-59-05. The district court specifically used the word “recommended.” A decision-making body is not bound by a recommendation. Cf. State v. Holton, 535 N.W.2d 734, 736 (N.D.1995) (<HOLDING>). The district court was within its authority
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