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North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

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One-Party Consent Stop & ID Required Anti-Sanctuary

Recording Laws

One-Party Consent

North Dakota is a one-party consent state. One party's consent is sufficient.

Statute: N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-15-02
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class C felony
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Stop and Identify

ID Required When Detained

When lawfully detained and officer requests identification

What you must provide:

  • - Name
  • - Address
  • - Explanation of conduct
Penalty for refusal: Class B misdemeanor
Statute: N.D. Cent. Code § 29-29-21

Immigration Policy

Anti-Sanctuary State

North Dakota bans sanctuary policies.

ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation

State Resources

Attorney General

Drew Wrigley

(701) 328-2210

State Bar Association

https://www.sband.org/

Remember in North Dakota

  • ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
  • ✓ You can record police in public spaces
  • ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
  • ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
  • ! In North Dakota, you must identify yourself when lawfully detained