An arrest is made by an actual restraint of the person of the defendant or by the defendant’s submission to the custody of the person making the arrest.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-06-09

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49