Sufficiency of petition
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.4-07
in effect14-09.4-07. Sufficiency of petition
1. The court shall determine based on the petition under section 14-09.4-06 whether the
nonparent has pleaded a prima facie case that the nonparent:
a. Is a consistent caretaker; or
b. Has a substantial relationship with the child and denial of custody or visitation
would result in harm to the child.
2. If the court determines under subsection 1 the nonparent has not pleaded a prima
facie case, the court shall dismiss the petition.
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