North Dakota § 54-12-04.1 - Attorney general to make investigation on Indian reservation - Expenses

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§ 54-12-04.1. Attorney general to make investigation on Indian reservation - Expenses

The attorney general may make a full and complete investigation of any complaint alleging the deprivation of any constitutional, civil, or legal right of an individual residing on an Indian reservation upon the written request of the state's attorney of the county of residence of the aggrieved individual. The attorney general may conduct and take full charge of any criminal prosecution that results from the investigation. The necessary expenses incurred in making the investigation or in prosecuting any resulting case, as determined by the attorney general, must be allowed and paid by the county in which the investigation was requested in the same manner in which claims against the county are allowed and paid.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-12-04.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-12-04.1 cover?

Section 54-12-04.1 ("Attorney general to make investigation on Indian reservation - Expenses") 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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