N.D. Cent. Code § 29-16-05
29-16-05. Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
29-16-05. Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
If the presence of a defendant on trial for an infraction or a misdemeanor, who is voluntarily
absent, is necessary for any purpose, the court, upon application of the state's attorney or other
person appointed to prosecute, may make an order or warrant requiring the personal
attendance of the defendant at the trial.