North Dakota Code 12.1-04-01 – Juveniles
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1. An individual under the age of ten years is deemed incapable of commission of an offense defined by the constitution or statutes of this state. The prosecution of an individual as an adult is barred if the offense was committed while the individual was less than fourteen years of age.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-04-01
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- 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
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. An individual ten years of age or older may be assessed for mental fitness or capacity under this chapter.