North Dakota Century Code Title 16.1. Elections § 16.1-09-06. Procedure for enforcement--Investigation by attorney general or state's attorney

Upon a complaint, signed under penalty of perjury, by any person, or upon the motion of the attorney general or a state's attorney, the attorney general or state's attorney shall investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.  The investigation and its proceedings are confidential until a determination has been reached by the investigating officer that enough incriminating evidence exists to bring an action and such action is commenced in the appropriate district court.