North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-20.6-10. Trial home placement

1. After the petition is filed, the court may order the necessary parties to create a transition plan. The plan must provide for the health and safety of the child and outline the transition services to the genetic parent, as well as the conditions and supervisions required by the human service zone for transitioning the child into the home on a trial basis, with the ultimate goal being full reunification before the hearing on the petition.

2. The human service zone shall monitor the genetic parent during the implementation of the plan and shall identify and assist the genetic parent in using appropriate family preservation strategies and accessing community resources to provide for the health and safety of the child.

3. During the time of transition, the human service zone shall remove the child from the genetic parent's home upon any abuse or neglect allegation. If the child is removed, the human service zone shall notify the court of the removal and the court shall deny the petition as provided for in this chapter.