North Dakota § 44-08-20 - Additional powers of peace officers
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 44-08-20 — Additional powers of peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-08-20. Additional powers of peace officers
Peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency within the state have the power of a peace officer in the following circumstances: 1. To enforce state laws and rules within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency by which they are employed. 2. To assist during the necessary absence from office by the requesting officer. 3. When responding to requests from other law enforcement agencies or officers for aid and assistance. For the purposes of this subsection, such a request from a law enforcement agency or officer means only a request for assistance as to a particular and singular violation or suspicion of violation of law, and does not constitute a continuous request for assistance outside the purview of the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency by which a peace officer is employed. 4. The powers and duties hereby conferred are supplemental to other powers and duties conferred upon peace officers and do not constitute an obligation beyond the regular course of duty of those officers.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 44-08-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 44-08-20 cover?
Section 44-08-20 ("Additional powers of peace officers") 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 § 44-08-20?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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