North Dakota Code 29-08-22 – Increase or decrease of bail – Notice to state’s attorney
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The court in which a criminal action is pending, or a judge thereof, for good cause and with or without notice to the defendant, may increase or reduce the amount of bail. If the defendant applies for a reduction of the amount of bail, reasonable notice of such application must be given to the state‘s attorney of the county.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-08-22
- 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.
- county: includes an organized county, or an organized county and such unorganized counties or other territory or parts of this state as may be attached by law to such organized county for judicial purposes. See North Dakota Code 29-01-13
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49