N.D. Cent. Code § 25-01.1-11
25-01.1-11. Failure to testify - Contempt
25-01.1-11. Failure to testify - Contempt
Any person who fails or refuses to obey the orders of the supervising department issued in
an investigation of any institution under its control, or to give or produce evidence when
required, must be reported by the supervising department to the district court or any judge
thereof and must be dealt with by the court or judge as for contempt of court.