North Dakota Code § 27-10-07

Order to show cause or warrant of attachment for contempt not committed
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in presence of judge.
In addition to the procedure set out in section 27 -10-01.3, when an act punishable as 
contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court, the court, upon 
being satisfied of the commission of the offense, may:
1. Order the accused to show cause at a specified time and place why the accused 
should not be punished for the alleged offense; or
2. Issue a warrant of attachment directed to the sheriff of any county where the accused 
may be found commanding the sheriff to arrest and bring the accused before the court 
at a specified time and place to answer for the alleged offense.

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