N.D. Cent. Code § 12-47-05
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12-47-05. Officers of penitentiary
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12-47-05. Officers of penitentiary
The officers of the penitentiary include a warden, who is its general superintendent; at least
one deputy warden; and such other officers, agents, and employees as may be necessary. The
director of the division of adult services, with the concurrence of the director of the department
of corrections and rehabilitation, may appoint a warden for an affiliated facility of the
penitentiary. A warden of an affiliated facility of the penitentiary is under the supervision and
direction of the director of the division of adult services and has those powers and duties
established by the director of the division of adult services which are consistent with this
chapter, chapter 12-48, and chapter 12-48.1.
The officers of the penitentiary include a warden, who is its general superintendent; at least
one deputy warden; and such other officers, agents, and employees as may be necessary. The
director of the division of adult services, with the concurrence of the director of the department
of corrections and rehabilitation, may appoint a warden for an affiliated facility of the
penitentiary. A warden of an affiliated facility of the penitentiary is under the supervision and
direction of the director of the division of adult services and has those powers and duties
established by the director of the division of adult services which are consistent with this
chapter, chapter 12-48, and chapter 12-48.1.
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