N.D. Cent. Code § 27-10-07: Order to show cause or warrant of attachment for contempt not committed in presence of judge

In addition to the procedure set out in section 27-10-01.3, when an act punishable as contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court, the court, upon being satisfied of the commission of the offense, may:

1.Order the accused to show cause at a specified time and place why the accused should not be punished for the alleged offense; or

2.Issue a warrant of attachment directed to the sheriff of any county where the accused may be found commanding the sheriff to arrest and bring the accused before the court at a specified time and place to answer for the alleged offense.