N.D. Cent. Code § 44-10-17: Accusation - Notice to appear - Service on defendant

The state's attorney of the county, or person appointed to prosecute, must cause a copy of the accusation to be served upon the accused and, by written notice, must require the accused to appear before the court at a time specified, not more than twenty days nor less than five days from the time the accusation was presented, and answer said accusation.