North Dakota Statutes
§ 12.1-09-05 — Eavesdropping on jury deliberations
North Dakota § 12.1-09-05
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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-09-05 (2026).
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1.A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he intentionally:
a.Records the proceedings of a jury while such jury is deliberating or voting; or
b.Listens to or observes the proceedings of any jury of which he is not a member
while such jury is deliberating or voting.
2.This section shall not apply to the taking of notes by a juror in connection with and
solely for the purpose of assisting him in the performance of his official duties. Nor
does this section apply to a person studying the jury process in the manner provided
by statute, and under the control and supervision of the court. Inapplicability under this
subsection is a defense.
3.In this section, "jury" means grand jury or petit jury, and "juror" means grand juror or
petit juror.
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Basis of liability for offenses§ 12.1-02-02
Requirements of culpability§ 12.1-02-03
Mistake of fact in affirmative defenses§ 12.1-02-04
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Accomplices§ 12.1-03-04
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