North Dakota § 29-21-21 - Admission to bail
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-21 — Admission to bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-21-21. Admission to bail
If an offense which the court is without jurisdiction to try was committed within the jurisdiction of another county of this state, the court may direct the defendant to be committed for such time as it deems reasonable to await a warrant from the proper county for the defendant's arrest, or if the offense is a misdemeanor or an infraction, it may admit the defendant to bail in an undertaking, with sufficient sureties, that the defendant, within such time as the court may appoint, will submit to a warrant for the defendant's arrest from the proper county, and if not sooner arrested thereon, will attend at the office of the sheriff of the county where the trial was had, at a time particularly specified in the undertaking, to submit to the warrant if issued, or that the defendant's bail will forfeit such sum as the court may fix, and to be mentioned in the undertaking.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-21-21
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-21 cover?
Section 29-21-21 ("Admission to bail") 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 § 29-21-21?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-21" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 29-21-21 apply to my situation?
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