An arrest is made by an actual restraint of the person of the defendant or by the defendant’s submission to the custody of the person making the arrest.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-06-09

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49