North Dakota Code 29-01-20 – Stolen property to be held by peace officer
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1. Except as provided in subsection 2, whenever property alleged to have been stolen or embezzled comes into the custody of a peace officer, the peace officer shall hold it subject to the order of the magistrate authorized by section 29-01-21 to direct the disposal thereof.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-01-20
- 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
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to:
a. Consumer goods, as defined in section 41-09-02; and
b. Goods covered by a certificate of title if proof of certificate of title is presented to the peace officer.