North Dakota § 29-26-17 - Extent of punishment - Aggravation or mitigation - Hearing

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§ 29-26-17. Extent of punishment - Aggravation or mitigation - Hearing

After a plea or verdict of guilty, in a case when a discretion is conferred upon the court as to the extent of the punishment, the court, upon the suggestion of either party that there are circumstances which may be properly taken into view, either in aggravation or mitigation of the punishment, in its discretion, may hear the same summarily at a specified time, and upon such notice to the adverse party as it may direct.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-26-17 cover?

Section 29-26-17 ("Extent of punishment - Aggravation or mitigation - Hearing") 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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