An arrest is the taking of a person into custody in the manner authorized by law to answer for the commission of an offense.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-06-01

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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