North Dakota Code § 29-06-05.3

Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction
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1. As used in this section, "peace officer" means a salaried public servant employed by a 
criminal justice agency of the state or a political subdivision to enforce the law or to 
conduct or engage in investigations or prosecutions for violations of law.
2. If a peace officer is transporting an individual who is under arrest or is being detained 
under chapter 25 -03.1, the peace officer's authority extends throughout the entire 
state, as follows:
a. After arrest, until the individual is delivered into the custody of the nearest jail, 
regional corrections center, or correctional facility as defined by chapter 12 -44.1, 
including while the individual is being treated for a medical condition or infirmity;
b. While an individual is being detained during pretrial, in any jail, regional 
corrections center, or correctional facility and, is being transported for treatment 
for a medical condition or other physical or mental infirmity that occurred while the 
individual was in custody;
c. While the peace officer is detaining an individual under chapter 25 -03.1 and the 
individual is being transported to a treatment facility for evaluation or treatment;
d. While the peace officer is detaining or transporting an individual pursuant to an 
order issued by the district court; and
e. While the peace officer is transporting an individual convicted under chapter 
12.1-32 to a jail, regional corrections center, or correctional facility to serve a term 
of confinement as ordered by the district court.

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