North Dakota § 27-20.2-18 Guardian ad litem - Immunity

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-20.2-18 — Guardian ad litem - Immunity

North Dakota § 27-20.2-18

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-20.2Juvenile Court Act

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.2-18 (2026).

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The court at any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, on application of a party or on
motion of the court, shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child who is a party to the proceeding
if the child has no parent, guardian, or custodian appearing on the child's behalf or the interests
of the parent, guardian, or custodian conflict with the child's or in any other case in which the
interests of the child require a guardian. A party to the proceeding or that party's employee or
representative may not be appointed. A guardian ad litem appointed under this section is
immune from civil liability for damages for any act or omission arising out of that individual's
duties and responsibilities as a guardian ad litem, unless the act or omission constitutes gross
or willful negligence or gross 

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The court at any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, on application of a party or on
motion of the court, shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child who is a party to the proceeding
if the child has no parent, guardian, or custodian appearing on the child's behalf or the interests
of the parent, guardian, or custodian conflict with the child's or in any other case in which the
interests of the child require a guardian. A party to the proceeding or that party's employee or
representative may not be appointed. A guardian ad litem appointed under this section is
immune from civil liability for damages for any act or omission arising out of that individual's
duties and responsibilities as a guardian ad litem, unless the act or omission constitutes gross
or willful negligence or gross or willful misconduct.