North Dakota § 34-08-11 - Jury trial on contempt charge - Exceptions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 34-08-11 — Jury trial on contempt charge - Exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-08-11. Jury trial on contempt charge - Exceptions
In all cases arising under this chapter in which a person is charged with contempt in a court of this state, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, except when the contempt is alleged to have been committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of justice, or when the alleged contempt is the misbehavior, misconduct, or disobedience of any officer of the court in respect to a writ, order, or process of the court.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 34-08-11
What does North Dakota Century Code § 34-08-11 cover?
Section 34-08-11 ("Jury trial on contempt charge - Exceptions") 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 § 34-08-11?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 34-08-11" (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 § 34-08-11 apply to my situation?
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