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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-18-01

Kidnapping

1. A person is guilty of kidnapping if he abducts another or, having abducted another, continues to restrain him with intent to do the following:

a. Hold him for ransom or reward;

b. Use him as a shield or hostage;

c. Hold him in a condition of involuntary servitude;

d. Terrorize him or a third person;

e. Commit a felony or attempt to commit a felony; or f. Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.

2. Kidnapping is a class A felony unless the actor voluntarily releases the victim alive and in a safe place prior to trial, in which case it is a class B felony.

Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.