North Dakota § 29-01-20 Stolen property to be held by peace officer

North Dakota Statutes

§ 29-01-20 — Stolen property to be held by peace officer

North Dakota § 29-01-20

Title 29Judicial Procedure, Criminal

Ch. 29-01General Provisions

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N.D. Cent. Code § 29-01-20 (2026).

Text

1.Except as provided in subsection 2, whenever property alleged to have been stolen or embezzled comes into the custody of a peace officer, the peace officer shall hold it subject to the order of the magistrate authorized by section 29-01-21 to direct the disposal thereof.

2.Subsection 1 does not apply to:

a.Consumer goods, as defined in section 41-09-02; and

b.Goods covered by a certificate of title if proof of certificate of title is presented to the peace officer.

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1. Except as provided in subsection 2, whenever property alleged to have been stolen or
embezzled comes into the custody of a peace officer, the peace officer shall hold it
subject to the order of the magistrate authorized by section 29-01-21 to direct the
disposal thereof.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to:
a. Consumer goods, as defined in section 41-09-02; and
b. Goods covered by a certificate of title if proof of certificate of title is presented to
the peace officer.