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NORTH DAKOTA GUIDE 16

North Dakota Government Vehicle Crashes & Public Entity Claims

Claims involving state, county, city, school, police, transit or other public vehicles require separate analysis of statutory liability, immunity, notice, timing and damages limits.

  • Identify the public entity, employee, vehicle ownership and course of employment.
  • Determine which state or political-subdivision liability statute applies.
  • Calendar administrative claim and lawsuit deadlines separately.
  • Preserve public records, fleet data, dispatch, video and maintenance evidence.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current Chapter 32-12.1 and other applicable government-liability provisions before publication.