Appointment of guardian ad litem of minor
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-07.7-14
in effect14-07.7-14. Appointment of guardian ad litem of minor
1. The court, upon the request of either party or upon its own motion, may appoint an
attorney guardian ad litem in an action for a civil protection order to represent a minor
if either party or the court has reason for special concern for the immediate future of
the minor.
2. A guardian ad litem may be appointed at the time of a temporary civil protection order
or any time before the full hearing.
3. The role of the guardian ad litem consists of investigation and making a
recommendation and report to the court. At no time may the involvement of the
guardian ad litem alter the requirements set forth in section 14-07.7-02.
4. Appointment of the guardian ad litem expires immediately after the full hearing unless
the court retains the right, upon specific finding of need, to continue the appointment of
a guardian ad litem to represent a minor in matters concerning parenting time.
5. The guardian ad litem shall have access to records before the court, except as
otherwise provided by law.
6. The court may direct either or both parties to pay the guardian ad litem fees
established by the court. If neither party is able to pay the fees, the court, after notice
to the state's attorney of the county of venue, may direct the fees to be paid, in whole
or in part, by the county of venue. The court may direct either or both parties to
reimburse the county, in whole or in part, for the payment.
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