North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-44.1-08. Confinement of state and federal inmates

1. Grade one correctional facilities may contract for the confinement of offenders in the custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation if sufficient room is not available at the penitentiary, for purposes of safety, security, discipline, medical care, or when the department of corrections and rehabilitation determines it may be in the best interests of the offender or the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

2. A correctional facility to which a person is sent or committed by legal process issued by or under the authority of the United States shall receive such person into custody for safe detention until discharged under federal law.

3. A correctional facility detaining or confining federal inmates is entitled to compensation in accordance with fee schedules established by the United States.

4. A grade one or grade two correctional facility may be used for the detention of a fugitive from justice in accordance with any act of Congress or the laws of another state. The correctional facility is entitled to reasonable compensation from the officer or jurisdiction regaining custody of the fugitive.