Contents of petition
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-14.2-05
in effect14-14.2-05. Contents of petition
A petition under this chapter must be verified and include a copy of any existing child-
custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction,
including the relevant factors described in section 14-14.2-06. Subject to section 14-12.2-24, if
reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:
1. The name, date of birth, and gender of the child;
2. The customary address and current physical location of the child;
3. The identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;
4. A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has
been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the
date, location, and disposition of the action;
5. A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related
to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and
disposition of the case; and
6. Any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child-custody
determination under section 14-14.1-20.
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