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.