North Dakota Code 44-11-11 – Oath of commissioner – Contents – Filing
When a special commissioner has been appointed as provided in this chapter, the commissioner forthwith shall take an oath and shall file the same with the governor that:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 44-11-11
- 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.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
1. The commissioner, impartially and to the best of the commissioner’s knowledge and ability, without fear, favor, or prejudice, will hear and cause to be taken all the testimony and evidence offered and received at the hearing for and in behalf of the prosecution and accused, together with all papers and other exhibits offered by either party, and carefully will preserve the same.
2. The commissioner will cause all of the oral testimony offered and received at the hearing to be available to be transcribed at the request of the governor, and as speedily as may be after the hearing will prepare a report of the proceedings, summary of testimony, findings of fact, and complete record of all evidence and testimony, including all exhibits offered and received at said hearing by either party, and will cause the same to be filed with the governor.