§ 12.1-18-01 — Kidnapping

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.