N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-01 Issue of fact
29-16-01. Issue of fact
Repealed by S.L. 2023, ch. 304, § 1.
N.D. Cent. Code ch. 29-16
N.D. Cent. Code ch. 29-16
in effectN.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-02 Issues of fact tried by jury - When trial by jury may be waived
29-16-02. Issues of fact tried by jury - When trial by jury may be waived
In any case, whether a misdemeanor or felony, a trial jury may be waived by the consent of
the defendant and the state's attorney expressed in open court and entered on the minutes of
the court. Otherwise, the issues of fact must be tried by the jury.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-03 Presence of defendant if felony charged
29-16-03. Presence of defendant if felony charged
Superseded by N.D.R.Crim.P., Rule 43.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-04 Presence of defendant in prosecution for misdemeanor
29-16-04. Presence of defendant in prosecution for misdemeanor
Superseded by N.D.R.Crim.P., Rule 43.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-05 Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
29-16-05. Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
If the presence of a defendant on trial for an infraction or a misdemeanor, who is voluntarily
absent, is necessary for any purpose, the court, upon application of the state's attorney or other
person appointed to prosecute, may make an order or warrant requiring the personal
attendance of the defendant at the trial.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-06 Presence of defendant at proceedings before and after trial
29-16-06. Presence of defendant at proceedings before and after trial
Superseded by N.D.R.Crim.P., Rule 43.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-07 Time to prepare for trial
29-16-07. Time to prepare for trial
After a plea of not guilty, the defendant, if the defendant requests it, is entitled to at least
one day to prepare for trial, and further time for good cause shown.
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