North Dakota § 29-17-13 - Number failing, others summoned
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-17-13 — Number failing, others summoned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-17-13. Number failing, others summoned
If a sufficient number of jurors cannot be selected to form a trial jury, the court, as often as is necessary, may order the sheriff to summon from the body of the county as many persons qualified to serve as jurors as the court deems sufficient to form a jury. The jurors so summoned may be called from the list returned by the sheriff, and as many of them not excused or discharged as may be necessary to complete the jury must be impaneled and sworn.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-17-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-17-13 cover?
Section 29-17-13 ("Number failing, others summoned") 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 § 29-17-13?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-17-13" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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