North Dakota § 29-06-17 - Officer shall state authority when arresting without warrant
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§ 29-06-17. Officer shall state authority when arresting without warrant
When making an arrest without a warrant, the officer shall inform the person to be arrested of the officer's authority and the cause of the arrest, unless: 1. The person to be arrested then is engaged in the commission of an offense; 2. Such person is pursued immediately after the commission of an offense or after an escape; 3. Such person flees or forcibly resists before the officer has opportunity so to inform the person; or 4. The giving of such information will imperil the arrest.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-06-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-06-17 cover?
Section 29-06-17 ("Officer shall state authority when arresting without warrant") 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 § 29-06-17?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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