North Dakota § 37-08-04 - Method of drafting reserves for service
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 37-08-04 — Method of drafting reserves for service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-08-04. Method of drafting reserves for service
Whenever it is necessary to call out any portion of the reserve militia for active duty, the governor shall direct an order to the adjutant general, who, upon receipt of such order, shall cause to be drafted by lot, by mustering officers detailed for that duty from the national guard, as many of the reserve militia, or shall accept as many volunteers, as are required by the governor. The adjutant general forthwith shall forward to the governor a list of persons drafted or accepted as volunteers.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 37-08-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 37-08-04 cover?
Section 37-08-04 ("Method of drafting reserves for service") 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 § 37-08-04?
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