North Dakota § 12.1-18-01 Kidnapping

North Dakota Statutes

§ 12.1-18-01 — Kidnapping

North Dakota § 12.1-18-01

Title 12.1Criminal Code

Ch. 12.1-18Kidnapping

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-18-01 (2026).

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1.A person is guilty of kidnapping if he abducts another or, having abducted another, continues to restrain him with intent to do the following:

a.Hold him for ransom or reward;

b.Use him as a shield or hostage;

c.Hold him in a condition of involuntary servitude;

d.Terrorize him or a third person;

e.Commit a felony or attempt to commit a felony; or

f.Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.

2.Kidnapping is a class A felony unless the actor voluntarily releases the victim alive and in a safe place prior to trial, in which case it is a class B felony.

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1. A person is guilty of kidnapping if he abducts another or, having abducted another,
continues to restrain him with intent to do the following:
a. Hold him for ransom or reward;
b. Use him as a shield or hostage;
c. Hold him in a condition of involuntary servitude;
d. Terrorize him or a third person;
e. Commit a felony or attempt to commit a felony; or
f. Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.
2. Kidnapping is a class A felony unless the actor voluntarily releases the victim alive and
in a safe place prior to trial, in which case it is a class B felony.