North Dakota § 27-20.1-14 Acceptance of appointment - Consent to jurisdiction - Letters of guardianship

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§ 27-20.1-14 — Acceptance of appointment - Consent to jurisdiction - Letters of guardianship

North Dakota § 27-20.1-14

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-20.1Guardianship of a Child

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.1-14 (2026).

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guardianship.

1.By accepting the appointment, a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person.

2.By accepting the appointment, a guardian acknowledges the duty to file an annual report under section 27-20.1-15.

3.Upon the guardian's acceptance of the appointment, the court shall issue letters of guardianship. The letters of guardianship must contain:

a.The name, address, and telephone number of the guardian;

b.The full name of the child;

c.Any limitations on the guardian's authority to make decisions on behalf of the child;

d.The expiration date of the appointment; and

e.The date by which the guardian must file the annual report required under section

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guardianship.
1. By accepting the appointment, a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the
court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any
interested person.
2. By accepting the appointment, a guardian acknowledges the duty to file an annual
report under section 27-20.1-15.
3. Upon the guardian's acceptance of the appointment, the court shall issue letters of
guardianship. The letters of guardianship must contain:
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the guardian;
b. The full name of the child;
c. Any limitations on the guardian's authority to make decisions on behalf of the
child;
d. The expiration date of the appointment; and
e. The date by which the guardian must file the annual report required under section