Having an arrest warrant means in North Dakota that you are wanted by the police and, in the event you come in contact with the police, you will be taken into custody. In some cases, you may not know there is a warrant out for your arrest. In fact, there are many active warrants for crimes that were committed some time ago issued each day in North Dakota. It is common that a person does not become aware of the warrant until they are pulled over for a traffic stop and arrested. Arrest warrants are often requested by law enforcement and approved by a judge. In other circumstances, arrest warrants are on a judge’s volition. North Dakota arrest warrants are commonly issued when a period of time lapses between a criminal investigation and charges being pressed.
Like many who have found this website, you may be the subject of a police investigation in North Dakota, have been involved in a crime, or have other reason to believe there may be a warrant for your arrest. If that is the case, please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to help you determine if a warrant for your arrest exists. If it does, we can discuss your options for legal representation. The consultation is free, even if you do not choose to hire me as your lawyer. I represent individuals facing warrants throughout North Dakota, including Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and all other areas of the state.
Rules for North Dakota Arrest Warrants
The North Dakota Century Code provides certain requirements for warrants. These requirements must be followed or the execution of a warrant may be voidable.
29-06-11. Warrant must be shown.
If the person making an arrest is acting under the authority of a warrant, the person shall inform the defendant to that effect and shall show the warrant, if required.
29-06-12. Officer must obey warrant in making arrest.
An officer making an arrest in obedience to a warrant shall proceed with the person arrested as commanded in the warrant, or as otherwise provided by law.
29-06-14. Officer may break door.
An officer may break open any door or window of a dwelling house to execute a warrant of arrest, or to make such arrest for a felony without a warrant, as is provided in section 29-06-15, if, after notice of the officer’s authority and purpose, the officer is refused admittance.