North Dakota § 27-10-20 - When undertaking ordered prosecuted in name of state - Disposition of
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§ 27-10-20. When undertaking ordered prosecuted in name of state - Disposition of
moneys collected. In an order for the prosecution of an undertaking given for the appearance of a person accused of contempt, the court, whenever it thinks proper to do so, may, or whenever no party is aggrieved by the misconduct of the person, shall, direct a prosecution to be made in the name of this state by the attorney general or by the state's attorney of the county in which the undertaking was given. In an action brought pursuant to such direction, the state is entitled to recover the entire sum specified in the undertaking. Out of the money collected, the court which directed the prosecution must order the person at whose instance a warrant was issued to be paid such a sum as it thinks proper to satisfy the costs and expenses incurred by the person and to compensate the person for the loss or injury sustained by reason of the misconduct. The residue of the money must be paid into the treasury of this state to the credit of the school fund.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 27-10-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 27-10-20 cover?
Section 27-10-20 ("When undertaking ordered prosecuted in name of state - Disposition of") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 27-10-20?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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