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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A person is guilty of an offense if, after having been released upon condition or undertaking that he will subsequently appear before a court or judicial officer as required, he willfully fails to appear as required.
2. The offense is a class C felony if the actor was released in connection with a charge of felony or while awaiting sentence or pending appeal after conviction of any crime. Otherwise it is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-08-05. Failure to appear after release--Bail jumping - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-08-05/
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