(701) Definitions
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-12.2-47.1
in effect14-12.2-47.1. (701) Definitions
In sections 14-12.2-47.1 through 14-12.2-47.13:
1. "Application" means a request under the convention by an obligee, obligor, or on
behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central
authority.
2. "Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign
country described in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01 to perform the
functions specified in the convention.
3. "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country
described in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01.
4. "Direct request" means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a
proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States.
5. "Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described
in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01 to perform the functions
specified in the convention.
6. "Foreign support agreement":
a. Means an agreement for support in a record that:
(1) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;
(2) Has been:
(a) Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a
foreign tribunal; or
(b) Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign
tribunal; and
(3) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and
b. Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the
convention.
7. "United States central authority" means the secretary of the United States department
of health and human services.
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