North Dakota § 29-21-26 - Jury may view place
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-26 — Jury may view place, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-21-26. Jury may view place
When, in the opinion of the court, it is proper that the jurors should view the place in which the offense was charged to have been committed, or in which any other material fact occurred, it may order the jurors to be conducted in a body, in the custody of proper officers, to such place, which must be shown to them by a person appointed by the court for that purpose, and the officers must be sworn to suffer no person to speak to nor communicate with the jurors, nor to do so themselves, on any subject connected with the trial, and to return them into court without unnecessary delay, or at a specified time. The trial judge must be present and the state's attorney and counsel for the defendant may be present at the view by the jurors.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-21-26
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-26 cover?
Section 29-21-26 ("Jury may view place") 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 § 29-21-26?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-21-26" (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 § 29-21-26 apply to my situation?
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