N.D. Cent. Code § 29-32.1-11
29-32.1-11. Findings of fact - Conclusions of law - Order
29-32.1-11. Findings of fact - Conclusions of law - Order
1. The court shall make explicit findings on material questions of fact and state expressly
its conclusions of law relating to each issue presented.
2. If the court rules that the applicant is not entitled to relief, its order must indicate
whether the decision is based upon the pleadings, is by summary disposition, or is the
result of an evidentiary hearing.
3. If the court finds in favor of the applicant, it shall enter an appropriate order with
respect to the conviction or sentence in the previous proceedings, and any
supplementary orders as to rearraignment, retrial, custody, bail, discharge, correction
of sentence, or other matters that may be necessary and proper.