North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-09-32.1. Parent's interest in child's upbringing

a. A parent retains the right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent's child;

b. A child has the right to protection from abuse and neglect; and

c. The state retains a compelling interest in preventing, assessing, investigating, addressing, and prosecuting abuse and neglect.