The bill amends section 29-06-15 of the North Dakota Century Code to expand the circumstances under which law enforcement officers can make arrests without a warrant. Notably, it introduces a new provision allowing officers to arrest individuals for the offense of harassing a public safety agency or making a false report to such an agency, as specified in subsection 4 of section 12.1-17-07. Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding arrests for driving under the influence by replacing the phrase "while under the influence of alcoholic beverages" with a reference to the specific violation of section 39-08-01.

The bill retains existing provisions that allow for warrantless arrests in various situations, including when a felony has been committed or when a public offense occurs in the officer's presence. It also outlines the conditions under which federal agents may arrest individuals without a warrant. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for taking individuals into custody without a warrant if they are believed to have violated a court order related to the twenty-four seven sobriety program, with restrictions on their release.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 29-06-15
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 29-06-15
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 29-06-15
Enrollment: 29-06-15