Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

North Dakota Century Code Title 31. Judicial Proof § 31-03-19. Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state who appeared at preliminary examination--Minors

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

If, after a preliminary examination, a defendant is held to answer, the magistrate before whom the examination was held may require any material witness examined on the part of the state:

1. To enter into a written undertaking, without surety, to the effect that such witness will appear and testify at the court to which the complaint and depositions, if any, are to be sent, or that the witness will forfeit such sum as the magistrate may fix and determine; or

2. To enter into a written undertaking for the witness's appearance with such sureties and in such sum as the magistrate may deem proper, if the magistrate is satisfied, by proof on oath, that there is reason to believe that such witness will not appear and testify unless security is required.

If any such material witness is a minor, any adult person may be allowed to give an undertaking for the minor's appearance, or the magistrate may take the undertaking of such minor in a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, which shall be valid and binding in law, notwithstanding the disability of minority.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 31. Judicial Proof § 31-03-19. Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state who appeared at preliminary examination--Minors - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-31-judicial-proof/nd-cent-code-sect-31-03-19/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard