North Dakota Code 12.1-11-06 – Public servant refusing to perform duty

Any public servant who knowingly refuses to perform any duty imposed upon him by law is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
Class A misdemeanor	up to 360 days	up to $3,000

For details, see § 12.1-32-01

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Public servant: as used in this title and in any statute outside this title which defines an offense means any officer or employee of government, including law enforcement officers, whether elected or appointed, and any person participating in the performance of a governmental function. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04