Chapter

Child Welfare

N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-01— Definitions (Effective through July 31, 2027)
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-02— Jurisdiction
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-03— Venue
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-04— Powers and duties of director of juvenile court
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-05— Method of making a child in need of services referral
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-06— Taking into protective custody
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-07— Shelter care of child
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-08— Release or delivery to court
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-09— Place of shelter care
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-10— Release from shelter care - Hearing - Conditions of release
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-11— Diversion
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-12— Petition - Who may prepare and file - Review
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-13— Conduct of child in need of protection hearings
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-14— Adjudication
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-15— Disposition of a child in need of protection (Effective through July 31, 2027)
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-16— Disposition of child needing continued foster care services
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-17— Human service zone to report to committing juvenile court
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-18— Reasonable efforts to prevent removal or to reunify - When required
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-19— Indian child welfare - Active efforts and procedures
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-20— Termination of parental rights
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-21— Petition for termination of parental rights (Effective through July 31, 2027)
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-22— Proceeding for termination of parental rights
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-23— Effect of order terminating parental rights or appointing a legal guardian
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-24— Disposition upon termination of parental rights
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-25— Court order required for removal of child
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.3-26— Limitations of time on orders of disposition