N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1-09-06
16.1-09-06. Procedure for enforcement - Investigation by attorney general or state's attorney
16.1-09-06. Procedure for enforcement - Investigation by attorney general or state's
attorney.
Upon a complaint, signed under penalty of perjury, by any person, or upon the motion of the
attorney general or a state's attorney, the attorney general or state's attorney shall investigate
any alleged violation of this chapter. The investigation and its proceedings are confidential until
a determination has been reached by the investigating officer that enough incriminating
evidence exists to bring an action and such action is commenced in the appropriate district
court.