A witness disobeying a subpoena issued on the part of the defendant in a criminal action, unless the witness shows good cause for the witness’s nonattendance, is liable to the defendant in the sum of fifty dollars, which may be recovered in a civil action.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 31-03-15

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.