North Dakota § 12.1-04.1-19 Post-trial motions and appeal from verdict or finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility

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§ 12.1-04.1-19 — Post-trial motions and appeal from verdict or finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility

North Dakota § 12.1-04.1-19

Title 12.1Criminal Code

Ch. 12.1-04.1Criminal Responsibility and Post-Trial Responsibility Act

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-04.1-19 (2026).

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reason of lack of criminal responsibility.

1.A defendant found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility may seek post-trial relief in the trial court and may appeal to the supreme court on issues pertaining to the verdict or finding that the defendant committed the crime charged.

2.If the verdict or finding is not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, and a new trial is ordered on the issue of whether the defendant committed the crime charged, unless defendant elects to waive the defense, the verdict or finding of lack of criminal responsibility is conclusive on that issue in the retrial.

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reason of lack of criminal responsibility.
1. A defendant found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility may seek
post-trial relief in the trial court and may appeal to the supreme court on issues
pertaining to the verdict or finding that the defendant committed the crime charged.
2. If the verdict or finding is not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, and a
new trial is ordered on the issue of whether the defendant committed the crime
charged, unless defendant elects to waive the defense, the verdict or finding of lack of
criminal responsibility is conclusive on that issue in the retrial.