North Dakota § 27-20.4-23 Limitations of orders of disposition

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-20.4-23 — Limitations of orders of disposition

North Dakota § 27-20.4-23

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-20.4Delinquency

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.4-23 (2026).

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1.An order of disposition may not exceed twelve months from disposition unless extended by the court. The director or designee may request two extensions up to four months each for the child to complete the treatment goals of the court order and the case plan.

2.An order of disposition committing a delinquent child to the division of juvenile services may not exceed twelve months. The court may extend the order for an additional twelve-month period, if:

a.A hearing is held upon motion of the division, or on the court's own motion, prior to the expiration of the order;

b.Reasonable notice of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian;

c.The court finds the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of t

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1. An order of disposition may not exceed twelve months from disposition unless
extended by the court. The director or designee may request two extensions up to four
months each for the child to complete the treatment goals of the court order and the
case plan.
2. An order of disposition committing a delinquent child to the division of juvenile services
may not exceed twelve months. The court may extend the order for an additional
twelve-month period, if:
a. A hearing is held upon motion of the division, or on the court's own motion, prior
to the expiration of the order;
b. Reasonable notice of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to the
child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian;
c. The court finds the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of
the child and has determined that such treatment cannot be provided in their
home community; and

d. The extension does not exceed twelve months from the expiration of an order
limited by subsection 3 or two years from the expiration of any other limited order.
3. Except as provided in subsection 2, an order of disposition pursuant to which a child is
placed in foster care may not continue for more than twelve months after the child is
considered to have entered foster care. A permanency hearing must be conducted
before the extension of any court order limited under this subsection. Any other order
of disposition may not continue in force for more than twelve months.
4. The court may terminate an order of disposition before the expiration of the order.
5. Except as provided in subsection 2, the court may terminate an order of disposition or
extension before its expiration, on or without an application of a party, if it appears to
the court the purposes of the order have been accomplished. If a party may be
adversely affected by the order of termination, the order may be made only after
reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard have been given to the party.