North Dakota § 32-22-19 - Procedure when person appears to be guilty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-19 — Procedure when person appears to be guilty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-22-19. Procedure when person appears to be guilty
If it appears to the court, by affidavit or otherwise, or upon inspection of the process or warrant of commitment and proceedings as may be shown to the court, that the party is guilty of a criminal offense or ought not to be discharged, such court, although the charge is defectively or not substantially set forth in such process or warrant of commitment, must cause the complainant or other necessary witness to be subpoenaed to attend at such time as ordered, to testify before the court, and upon the examination the judge may discharge such party, admit the party to bail if the offense is bailable, or recommit the party to custody, as may be just and legal.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-22-19
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-19 cover?
Section 32-22-19 ("Procedure when person appears to be guilty") 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 § 32-22-19?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-19" (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 § 32-22-19 apply to my situation?
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