If the defendant pleads guilty, the court must render judgment of conviction against the defendant. If the defendant denies the matters charged or refuses to answer the accusation, the court immediately, or at such time as it may appoint, must proceed to try the accusation.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 44-10-10

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.