North Dakota § 29-06-05.3 - Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-05.3 — Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-06-05.3. Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction
1. As used in this section, "peace officer" means a salaried public servant employed by a criminal justice agency of the state or a political subdivision to enforce the law or to conduct or engage in investigations or prosecutions for violations of law. 2. If a peace officer is transporting an individual who is under arrest or is being detained under chapter 25-03.1, the peace officer's authority extends throughout the entire state, as follows: a. After arrest, until the individual is delivered into the custody of the nearest jail, regional corrections center, or correctional facility as defined by chapter 12-44.1, including while the individual is being treated for a medical condition or infirmity; b. While an individual is being detained during pretrial, in any jail, regional corrections center, or correctional facility and, is being transported for treatment for a medical condition or other physical or mental infirmity that occurred while the individual was in custody; c. While the peace officer is detaining an individual under chapter 25-03.1 and the individual is being transported to a treatment facility for evaluation or treatment; d. While the peace officer is detaining or transporting an individual pursuant to an order issued by the district court; and e. While the peace officer is transporting an individual convicted under chapter 12.1-32 to a jail, regional corrections center, or correctional facility to serve a term of confinement as ordered by the district court.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-06-05.3
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-05.3 cover?
Section 29-06-05.3 ("Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction") 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.
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