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North Dakota Century Code Title 29. Judicial Procedure, Criminal § 29-30.3-04. (2-101) Arrest without warrant

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. A peace officer may arrest a person without an arrest warrant upon probable cause to believe that the person is the subject of another state's arrest warrant issued for:

a. Commission of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;

b. Escape from confinement; or

c. Violation of any term of bail, probation, parole, or an order arising out of a criminal proceeding.

2. The arrested person must be brought before the nearest available magistrate.

3. The magistrate shall issue an order to continue custody or other process to assure the appearance of the person, if testimony or affidavit shows probable cause to believe the person is the subject of another state's arrest warrant issued for:

a. The commission of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;

b. Escape from confinement; or

c. Violation of any term of bail, probation, parole, or an order arising out of a criminal proceeding.

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