A criminal action is one prosecuted by the state as a party against a person charged with a public offense for the punishment thereof.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-01-05

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • 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