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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. As used in this section, “peace officer” means a salaried public servant employed by a criminal justice agency of the state or a political subdivision to enforce the law or to conduct or engage in investigations or prosecutions for violations of law.
2. If a peace officer is transporting an individual who is under arrest or is being detained under chapter 25-03.1, the peace officer's authority extends throughout the entire state, as follows:
a. After arrest, until the individual is delivered into the custody of the nearest jail, regional corrections center or correctional facility as defined by chapter 12-44.1, including while the individual is being treated for a medical condition or infirmity;
b. While an individual is being detained during pretrial, in any jail, regional corrections center or correctional facility and, is being transported for treatment for a medical condition or other physical or mental infirmity that occurred while the individual was in custody;
c. While the peace officer is detaining an individual under chapter 25-03.1 and the individual is being transported to a treatment facility for evaluation or treatment;
d. While the peace officer is detaining or transporting an individual pursuant to an order issued by the district court; and
e. While the peace officer is transporting an individual convicted under chapter 12.1-32 to a jail, regional corrections center, or correctional facility to serve a term of confinement as ordered by the district court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 29. Judicial Procedure, Criminal § 29-06-05.3. Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-29-judicial-procedure-criminal/nd-cent-code-sect-29-06-05-3/
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