North Dakota Code > Chapter 29-16 – Method of Trial


§ 29-16-02	Issues of fact tried by jury – When trial by jury may be waived
§ 29-16-05	Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
§ 29-16-07	Time to prepare for trial

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
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Trial jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.