North Dakota § 29-26-13 - Procedure when insanity alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-13 — Procedure when insanity alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-26-13. Procedure when insanity alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence
When the cause alleged for not pronouncing sentence is insanity, the court, if there is reasonable ground to believe that the defendant is insane, shall postpone the pronouncement of judgment and shall proceed to have the defendant's mental condition determined in the manner prescribed in this title, so far as applicable, for the determination of the mental condition of a defendant before or during trial. Whenever it is determined that the defendant is or has become sane, the defendant must be brought before the court for judgment.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-26-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-13 cover?
Section 29-26-13 ("Procedure when insanity alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence") 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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