North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-09.4-09. Appointment--Interview of child--Court services--Limitation

1. Appoint an attorney, guardian ad litem, or similar representative for the child;

2. Interview the child;

3. Require the parties to participate in mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution, but a party who has been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crime against the individual by another party to the proceeding may not be required to participate.

4. Order an evaluation, investigation, or other assessment of the child's circumstances and the effect on the child of ordering or denying the requested custody or visitation or modifying a custody or visitation order; and

5. Allocate payment between the parties of a fee for a service ordered under this section. Public funds may not be used to provide services under this section.