N.D. Cent. Code § 29-30.3-05: (2-102) Issuance of process or arrest warrant prior to receipt of demand or request

1.A magistrate for the county where arrest is sought shall authorize the issuance of an arrest warrant or other process to obtain the appearance of a person, if testimony or affidavit shows probable cause to believe:

a.The person is in this state; and

b.The person is the subject of another state's arrest warrant issued for:

(1)The commission of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;

(2)Escape from confinement; or

(3)Violation of any term of bail, probation, parole, or order arising out of a criminal proceeding.

2.Other process to obtain the appearance of a person must require the appearance before a magistrate.

3.The arrest warrant must require that the person be brought forthwith before a magistrate.