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North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-07.7-05. Disorderly conduct restraining order (Effective after December 31, 2025)

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The court may grant a disorderly conduct restraining order ordering the respondent to cease the disorderly conduct or contact with the protected individual if:

a. The petitioner files a petition under section 14-07.7-02;

b. The sheriff serves the respondent with a copy of the temporary restraining order issued under section 14-07.7-04 and with notice of the time and place of the hearing;

c. The court sets a hearing for no later than fourteen days after issuance of the temporary restraining order, or a later date if good cause is shown; and

d. After the hearing, the court finds reasonable grounds exist to believe the respondent engaged in disorderly conduct.

2. If a respondent claims to have engaged in constitutionally protected activity, the court shall determine the validity of the claim as a matter of law and, if found valid, shall exclude evidence of the activity.

3. Relief granted by the restraining order may not exceed two years.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-07.7-05. Disorderly conduct restraining order (Effective after December 31, 2025) - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-07-7-05/

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