North Dakota § 29-06-05 - Foreign peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest in state
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-05 — Foreign peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest in state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-06-05. Foreign peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest in state
Any member of a duly organized state, county, or municipal law enforcement unit of another state of the United States who enters this state in fresh pursuit, and continues within this state in such fresh pursuit of a person in order to arrest the person on the ground that the person is believed to have committed a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic violation in such other state, shall have the same authority to arrest and hold such person in custody as has any member of any duly organized state, county, or municipal law enforcement unit of this state to arrest and hold in custody a person on the ground that the person is believed to have committed a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic violation in this state.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-06-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-05 cover?
Section 29-06-05 ("Foreign peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest in state") 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 § 29-06-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-05" (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 § 29-06-05 apply to my situation?
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