North Dakota § 37-09-08 - Commitment to prison or jail pending trial - Bail allowed
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 37-09-08 — Commitment to prison or jail pending trial - Bail allowed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-09-08. Commitment to prison or jail pending trial - Bail allowed
Whenever an accused person has been arrested for failure to appear before a court-martial for trial as provided in this chapter, the president of the court-martial or the summary court officer to whom the charges have been referred for trial may issue a warrant to a civil officer for the commitment of such person to prison or jail pending trial. In all such cases, the accused must be admitted to bail, the amount of bail fixed, and the surety or sureties thereon approved by the president of the court-martial or by the summary court officer issuing the warrant. In default of bail, such person must be confined pending trial.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 37-09-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 37-09-08 cover?
Section 37-09-08 ("Commitment to prison or jail pending trial - Bail allowed") 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 § 37-09-08?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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