On taking bail, as is provided in section 29-05-12, the magistrate shall certify that fact on the warrant and deliver the warrant and undertaking of bail to the officer having charge of the accused. The officer then shall discharge the accused from arrest and without delay shall deliver the warrant and undertaking to the clerk of the court at which the accused is required to appear.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-05-13

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • magistrate: is a n officer authorized by law to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a crime or public offense. See North Dakota Code 29-01-13
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