North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-07.7-06. Temporary domestic violence protection order (Effective after December 31, 2025)

1. If the petition for relief alleges reasonable grounds to believe a respondent engaged in domestic violence, the court, pending a full hearing, may grant a temporary domestic violence protection order that may include provisions:

2. If ordered to surrender a firearm or other dangerous weapon, the respondent shall surrender the firearm or dangerous weapon within twenty-four hours of being served or upon the request of a law enforcement officer, whichever is sooner, to:

3. If the respondent is ordered to surrender a firearm or other dangerous weapon and fails to do so within twenty-four hours, a law enforcement officer may arrest the respondent in accordance with section 14-07.7-18 and take possession of the firearm or dangerous weapon.

4. A temporary domestic violence protection order may be entered only against the respondent named in the petition.

5. The court may issue a temporary domestic violence protection order without giving notice to the respondent.

6. Unless otherwise terminated by the court, the temporary domestic violence protection order is in effect until a protection order issued under section 14-07.7-07 is served.