The bill amends section 29-06.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the authority of peace officers regarding tribal arrest warrants. It allows peace officers to arrest individuals based on a tribal arrest warrant or without one if there is probable cause. The bill specifies that such arrests are only permissible for crimes classified as misdemeanors under tribal law.

Significantly, the bill introduces provisions that allow an arrested person to waive their right to appear before a judge and consent to the transfer of custody to the relevant tribal authority. Before doing so, the individual must be informed about the tribe that issued the warrant, their right to legal counsel, and their right to appear before a district judge. If the waiver is executed, the court will issue an order for the transfer of custody. If the individual chooses not to waive their appearance, they must be brought before a district judge without unnecessary delay.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 29-06.1-02
Enrollment: 29-06.1-02
PREFILED: 29-06.1-02