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 "in violation of section 39-08-01."

The bill retains existing provisions that allow for warrantless arrests in various situations, including public offenses committed in the officer's presence, felonies, and violations of protection orders. It also clarifies the conditions under which federal agents may arrest individuals without a warrant. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance law enforcement's ability to respond to specific offenses related to public safety agencies while maintaining the framework for other warrantless arrests.

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