North Dakota Code 12.1-20-13 – Bigamy
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1. A person who marries another person, while married to another person, is guilty of a class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-20-13
- Court: means any of the following courts: the supreme court, a district court, and where relevant, a municipal court. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. Subsection 1 does not extend to:
a. A person whose spouse has been absent for five successive years and is believed by him or her to be dead.
b. A person whose spouse has voluntarily absented himself and has continually remained without the United States for the space of five successive years.
c. A person whose former marriage has been pronounced void, null, or dissolved by the judgment of a competent court.