Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-19-06. Hospital-based program for acknowledgment of paternity--Effect of noncompliance

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

1. During the period immediately preceding or following the birth of a child to an unmarried woman in a birthing hospital, the hospital, at a minimum, shall:

a. Provide to the mother and the alleged father, if the alleged father is present in the hospital:

(1) Written materials about paternity establishment;

(2) The forms necessary to voluntarily acknowledge paternity;

(3) A written and oral description of the rights, responsibilities, and legal consequences of acknowledging paternity; and

(4) The opportunity to speak, either by telephone or in person, with staff who are trained to clarify information and answer questions about paternity establishment;

b. Provide the mother and the alleged father, if the alleged father is present, the opportunity to voluntarily acknowledge paternity in the hospital;

c. Afford due process safeguards by informing, in writing, the mother and the alleged father, if the alleged father is present, of the manner in which a relationship of father and child established under this chapter may be vacated or rescinded; and

d. Forward completed acknowledgments to the department.

2. The department may withhold medical assistance payments from any hospital that fails to comply with this section. At least thirty days in advance of any withholding, the department shall notify the hospital of the department's intention to withhold medical assistance payments from the hospital. The hospital may appeal the decision to withhold medical assistance benefits to the department.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-19-06. Hospital-based program for acknowledgment of paternity--Effect of noncompliance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-19-06/

Read this complete North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-19-06. Hospital-based program for acknowledgment of paternity--Effect of noncompliance on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all North Dakota Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard