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Proof of service shows the state district court when, how, and where the other parties were served. Proof of service also shows the documents that were served. An affidavit, declaration of service, or certificate of service gives the court proof of service.

(4) Acquisition of Jurisdiction. A court of this state may acquire personal jurisdiction over any person through service of process as provided in this rule or by statute, or by voluntary general appearance in an action by any person either personally or through an attorney or any other authorized person.

(a) Signature. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's name?or by a party personally if the party is unrepresented. The paper must state the signer's address, e-mail address, and telephone number.

In North Dakota, a state district court civil action starts with service of a summons on the Defendant. A copy of the complaint must be served with the summons. Filing a summons and complaint with the state district court does not start a civil action.

A confidential information form lists the full protected information that isn't allowed to appear in other documents filed with the court. This form is a part of the court record that isn't seen by the public.

(a) Presence Required. The defendant must be present at the arraignment, at the time of the plea, at every stage of the trial including the impaneling of the jury and the return of the verdict, and at the imposition of sentence, except as otherwise provided by this Rule.