North Dakota Century Code Title 50. Public Welfare § 50-09-31. Victims of domestic violence--Duties of state agency

a. Inform all temporary assistance for needy families applicants and recipients of the options available under the domestic violence option;

b. Screen all applicants to determine who are past or present victims of domestic violence or at risk of further domestic violence;

c. Refer these individuals to a local domestic violence sexual assault organization for safety planning and supportive services; and

d. Determine if good cause exists to waive work requirements or time limits on receipt of benefits for victims of domestic violence.

a. “Domestic violence option” means the provision of title IV-A under which a state may elect to implement a special program to serve victims of domestic violence.

b. “Domestic violence sexual assault organization” has the meaning provided in section 14-07.1-01.

c. “Victims of domestic violence” means a person subject to domestic violence as defined in section 14-07.1-01.