N.D. Cent. Code § 1-01-39
This is the official text of N.D. Cent. Code § 1-01-39, part of North Dakota’s Cent. Code — part of the compiled statutory law of North Dakota, published by the state as "Cent. Code." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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1-01-39. When this code governs
Official statutory text
1-01-39. When this code governs
The provisions of this code, so far as they relate to procedure, or alleviate the punishment
to be imposed upon conviction in any case, govern in all criminal actions in any way prosecuted
or tried after the date upon which it takes effect, whether the offense was committed before or
after such date.
The provisions of this code, so far as they relate to procedure, or alleviate the punishment
to be imposed upon conviction in any case, govern in all criminal actions in any way prosecuted
or tried after the date upon which it takes effect, whether the offense was committed before or
after such date.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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