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 maintains the authority for federal agents to make arrests under certain conditions. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals taken into custody for violating court orders related to sobriety programs cannot be released on bail or personal recognizance without appearing before a magistrate.

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