# N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-21-05: 12.1-21-05. Criminal mischief

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T12.1_C12.1-21_S12.1-21-05

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-21-05
- **Heading:** 12.1-21-05. Criminal mischief
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 12.1 / Chapter 12.1-21 / Section 12.1-21-05

## Text

12.1-21-05. Criminal mischief

1. A person is guilty of an offense if that person:

a. Willfully tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or

property; or

b. Willfully damages tangible property of another.

2. The offense is:

a. A class B felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of ten

thousand dollars.

b. A class C felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of two

thousand dollars but not in excess of ten thousand dollars or damages tangible

property of another by means of an explosive or a destructive device.

c. A class C felony if the actor commits the offense while engaged in a riot, as

defined in section 12.1-25-01.

d. A class A misdemeanor if the actor recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of

two thousand dollars or if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss of from

one hundred dollars through two thousand dollars.

Otherwise the offense is a class B misdemeanor.

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