A complaint within the meaning of section 29-02-06 is a statement in writing, made to a magistrate, that a person has threatened to commit an offense against the person or property of another, and subscribed and sworn to by the complainant.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-02-07

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • writing: includes printing and typewriting. See North Dakota Code 29-01-13
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