North Dakota § 54-01-19 - Rights of state over persons enumerated
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-19 — Rights of state over persons enumerated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-01-19. Rights of state over persons enumerated
The state has the following rights over persons within its limits, to be exercised in the cases and in the manner provided by law: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. To punish for crime. To imprison or confine for the protection of the public peace or health or of individual life or safety. To imprison or confine for the purpose of enforcing civil remedies. To establish custody and restraint for the persons of unsound mind dangerous to themselves or society. To establish custody and restraint of paupers for the purpose of their maintenance. To establish custody and restraint of minors unprovided for by natural guardians for the purpose of their education, reformation, and maintenance. To require services of persons, with or without compensation, as follows: a. In military duty; b. In jury duty; c. As witnesses; d. As township officers; e. In highway labor; f. In maintaining the public peace; g. In enforcing the service of process; h. In protecting life and property from fire, pestilence, wreck, or flood; and i. In such other cases as are provided by law.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-01-19
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-19 cover?
Section 54-01-19 ("Rights of state over persons enumerated") 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 § 54-01-19?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-19" (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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How does North Dakota § 54-01-19 apply to my situation?
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