N.D. Cent. Code § 29-30.3-05
29-30.3-05. (2-102) Issuance of process or arrest warrant prior to receipt of demand or request
29-30.3-05. (2-102) Issuance of process or arrest warrant prior to receipt of demand or
request.
1. A magistrate for the county where arrest is sought shall authorize the issuance of an
arrest warrant or other process to obtain the appearance of a person, if testimony or
affidavit shows probable cause to believe:
a. The person is in this state; and
b. The person is the subject of another state's arrest warrant issued for:
(1) The commission of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year;
(2) Escape from confinement; or
(3) Violation of any term of bail, probation, parole, or order arising out of a
criminal proceeding.
2. Other process to obtain the appearance of a person must require the appearance
before a magistrate.
3. The arrest warrant must require that the person be brought forthwith before a
magistrate.