North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-32-02.1. Mandatory prison terms for armed offenders

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a term of imprisonment must be imposed upon an offender and served without benefit of parole when:

2. This requirement applies only when possession of a dangerous weapon, explosive, destructive device, or firearm has been charged and admitted or found to be true in the manner provided by law, and must be imposed as follows:

3. This section applies even when being armed is an element of the offense for which the offender is convicted.

4. This section applies even if the offender is prosecuted for a violation of section 62.1-02-01 for the same conduct.

5. An offender serving a sentence subject to this section may be eligible to participate in a release program under section 12-48.1-02 during the last six months of the offender's sentence.