As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-06.1-01

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • 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

1.    “Tribal arrest warrant” means any document issued by a court of a tribe in this state which authorizes a peace officer to take custody of a person.

2.    “Tribe” means any of the federally recognized Indian nations, tribes, or bands in this state.