For the purposes of sections 31-11-04.1 and 31-11-04.2, any finding, report, or record, or duly certified copy thereof, purporting to have been signed by such an officer or employee of the United States, shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer or employee pursuant to law, and a person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of the person’s authority. If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the same, such certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of the person’s authority so to certify.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 31-11-04.3

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49