North Dakota § 31-03-20 - Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state - When required Procedure for requiring
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§ 31-03-20. Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state - When required Procedure for requiring
If, after any material witness on the part of the prosecution has been discharged on the witness's undertaking without surety, it is satisfactorily shown on the sworn application of the state's attorney or of some other person on behalf of the state made to the magistrate before whom the preliminary examination was held, or to any judge, that the presence of such witness or any other person on the part of the prosecution is material or necessary on the trial in court, such magistrate, justice, or judge may compel such witness, or any other material witness on the part of the state, to give an undertaking with sureties, to appear on said trial and give testimony therein, and for that purpose, such magistrate, justice, or judge may issue a warrant against any such person directed to a sheriff, marshal, or other peace officer, to arrest such person and bring the person before such magistrate, justice, or judge.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 31-03-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 31-03-20 cover?
Section 31-03-20 ("Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state - When required Procedure for requiring") 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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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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