North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-20.4-15. Predispositional assessment (Effective through January 1, 2027)

a. The child to be examined at a suitable place by a physician, psychologist, or certified addiction counselor;

b. The child to be tested by appropriate forensic methods to determine whether the child has been exposed to a controlled substance or other substance considered injurious to the child's health;

c. Medical or surgical treatment of a child who is suffering from a serious physical condition or illness, or alcohol or drug abuse, which in the opinion of a licensed physician requires prompt treatment, even if the parent, guardian, or other custodian has not been given notice of a hearing, is not available, or without good cause informs the court of that person's refusal to consent to the treatment;

d. An evidence-based risk and needs assessment, mental health screening, or trauma screening; or

e. The child to be examined to determine the child's competence or criminal responsibility. If the child is found to lack competency or criminal responsibility the court may: