North Dakota § 23-02.1-14 Infants of unknown parentage - Foundling registration

North Dakota Statutes

§ 23-02.1-14 — Infants of unknown parentage - Foundling registration

North Dakota § 23-02.1-14

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-02.1Health Statistics Act

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N.D. Cent. Code § 23-02.1-14 (2026).

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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:

a.The date and place of finding.

b.Sex, color, or race, and approximate age of child and approximate date of birth.

c.Name and address of the persons or institution with whom the child has been placed for care.

d.Name given to the child by the custodian.

e.Other data required by the state registrar.

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 c

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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:
a. The date and place of finding.
b. Sex, color, or race, and approximate age of child and approximate date of birth.
c. Name and address of the persons or institution with whom the child has been
placed for care.
d. Name given to the child by the custodian.
e. Other data required by the state registrar.
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.