If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the state's attorney and law enforcement officers under section 14-14.1-35 or 14-14.1-36.
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-14.1-37
(317) Costs and expenses
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