North Dakota § 29-01-14 - Who are magistrates
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-01-14 — Who are magistrates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-01-14. Who are magistrates
The following officers are magistrates: 1. The judges of the supreme court, with authority to act as such throughout the state. 2. The judges of the district courts, with authority to act as such throughout the judicial districts for which they respectively are elected. 3. As limited by law directing the place of exercising their jurisdiction and authority, magistrates appointed by the presiding judge of a judicial district, municipal judges, and small claims court referees who are licensed to practice law and authorized by the presiding judge of the judicial district in case of an emergency, each with authority to act as magistrate throughout the county or the city for which the magistrate is elected or appointed.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-01-14
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-01-14 cover?
Section 29-01-14 ("Who are magistrates") 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 § 29-01-14?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-01-14" (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 § 29-01-14 apply to my situation?
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