Is it against the law in North Dakota to commit adultery... what is the penalty... does it have to be a spouse that complains

Yes, it's a crime in North Dakota but apparently it is something that is not enforced. Jail time could be imposed, theoretically.

Are you a party to the adultery, a bystander? Do you have proof of a SEXUAL relationship, not just a feeling or a guess? I'm an investigator. A lot of people think they have proof which is really just an educated guess.

Any person can report a crime.

You're right Judy- it seems to be one of those ancient laws by today's standards. Much like it's against the law to walk more than two donkey's downtown after 10 p.m.

Quote:

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The last known case of an adultery charge before the North Dakota Supreme Court is found in a 1925 opinion.

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http://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/usa/.../ndnews002.htm