North Dakota Code 12.1-41-04 – Sexual servitude
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1. A person commits the offense of sexual servitude if the person knowingly:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA felony | up to life | |
| Class A felony | up to 20 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-41-04
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
a. Maintains or makes available a minor for the purpose of engaging the minor in commercial sexual activity; or
b. Uses coercion or deception to compel an adult to engage in commercial sexual activity.
2. It is not a defense in a prosecution under subdivision a of subsection 1 that the minor consented to engage in commercial sexual activity or that the defendant believed the minor was an adult.
3. Sexual servitude under subdivision a of subsection 1 is a class AA felony.
4. Sexual servitude under subdivision b of subsection 1 is a class A felony.