North Dakota § 29-26-12 - Defendant may show cause against judgment
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-12 — Defendant may show cause against judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-26-12. Defendant may show cause against judgment
The defendant may show cause against pronouncement of judgment: 1. That the defendant is insane; 2. 3. 4. That the defendant has good cause to offer, either in arrest of judgment or for a new trial, in which case the court may order the judgment to be deferred, and may proceed to decide upon the motion in arrest of judgment or for a new trial; That the defendant is not the person against whom the verdict was rendered; or That the defendant has been pardoned of the offense for which judgment is to be rendered.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-26-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-12 cover?
Section 29-26-12 ("Defendant may show cause against judgment") 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 § 29-26-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-12" (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 § 29-26-12 apply to my situation?
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