North Dakota · Criminal & Records
The North Dakota Criminal Law Guide
Understanding offense classifications, sentencing alternatives, pretrial release procedures, and the path from arrest to resolution in North Dakota's criminal justice system.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to North Dakota law · Plain language
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How a North Dakota criminal case moves from arrest to resolution
Offense classes and maximum penalties, bail and pretrial release, arraignment, plea negotiations, sentencing alternatives and post-conviction relief.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
An arrest, a charge or a call from the county jail can turn a family's week upside down. Most people have never seen the inside of a North Dakota district court, and the terms come fast: initial appearance, bail schedule, arraignment, Information, deferred imposition.
The North Dakota Criminal Law Guide explains how the state's Criminal Code, Title 12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, sorts offenses into seven classes, from Class AA felonies down to infractions, and the maximum penalty attached to each under § 12.1-32-01. It covers the path from arrest to trial, including the initial appearance, pretrial release under Rule 46, the statewide uniform bail schedule, preliminary examinations and Rule 11 plea negotiations.
The guide also explains sentencing alternatives such as probation, fines, restitution and treatment programs, how a deferred imposition of sentence works, the habitual offender enhancement in § 12.1-32-09, and challenges after conviction under the Uniform Postconviction Procedure Act.
Separate chapters walk through the process from two points of view: the accused person and the family member or supporter. Checklists, a glossary and questions to ask an attorney round out the Toolkit. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- Exceptions and Defenses in North Dakota Criminal Law
- Rights and Role of a Family Member or Supporter
- Remedies, Penalties, and Sentencing
- Post-Conviction Procedures and Obligations
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to North Dakota law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of North Dakota law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
North Dakota criminal charges: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in North Dakota?
A felony carries a possible sentence of more than one year; a Class A misdemeanor carries up to 360 days. The guide explains all seven offense classes under § 12.1-32-01.
What is a deferred imposition of sentence in North Dakota?
It places a defendant on probation without formally entering a judgment of conviction. The guide explains how it works and what happens after probation is completed.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for North Dakota?
Yes. This guide is written for North Dakota law and cites the North Dakota statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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