North Dakota Century Code Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-02.1-14. Infants of unknown parentage--Foundling registration

1. Whoever assumes custody of a living infant of unknown parentage shall report using the electronic birth registration system or on a form and in the manner prescribed by the state registrar within seven days to the state registrar the following information:

2. The place where the child was found must be entered as the place of birth and the date of birth must be determined by approximation.

3. A report registered under this section constitutes the birth record for the infant.

4. If the child is identified and a birth record is found or obtained, any report registered under this section must be sealed and filed and may be opened only by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by regulation.