North Dakota Statutes

§ 12.1-21-05 — Criminal mischief

North Dakota § 12.1-21-05
JurisdictionNorth Dakota
Title 12.1Criminal Code
Ch. 12.1-21Damaging Property or Public Services

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-21-05 (2026).

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1.A person is guilty of an offense if that person:
a.Willfully tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property; or
b.Willfully damages tangible property of another.
2.The offense is:
a.A class B felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of ten thousand dollars.
b.A class C felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars but not in excess of ten thousand dollars or damages tangible property of another by means of an explosive or a destructive device.
c.A class C felony if the actor commits the offense while engaged in a riot, as defined in section 12.1-25-01.
d.A class A misdemeanor if the actor recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars or if the actor intentiona

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