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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. In a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction, the state's attorney may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under sections 14-14.1-22 through 14-14.1-37 or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child custody determination if there is:
a. An existing child custody determination;
b. A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding;
c. A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or
d. A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction.
2. A state's attorney acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-14.1-35. Role of state's attorney - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-14-1-35/
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