North Dakota § 30.1-28-18 Length of involuntary treatment with prescribed medication and continuing treatment orders

North Dakota Statutes

§ 30.1-28-18 — Length of involuntary treatment with prescribed medication and continuing treatment orders

North Dakota § 30.1-28-18

Title 30.1Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 30.1-28Guardians of Incapacitated Persons

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N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-28-18 (2026).

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continuing treatment orders.
An initial order for a guardian to consent to involuntary treatment with prescribed mood
stabilizer or antipsychotic medication may not exceed ninety days, unless the court is presented
with evidence that the ward will continue to require treatment beyond the ninety-day period with
the prescribed medication and the ward has historically declined treatment with subsequent
harm to self or others. If the court determines the ward will continue to require treatment beyond
the ninety-day period and orders continuing treatment, the order for a guardian to consent to
continuing treatment may not exceed the term of the appointment of the guardian.

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continuing treatment orders.
An initial order for a guardian to consent to involuntary treatment with prescribed mood
stabilizer or antipsychotic medication may not exceed ninety days, unless the court is presented
with evidence that the ward will continue to require treatment beyond the ninety-day period with
the prescribed medication and the ward has historically declined treatment with subsequent
harm to self or others. If the court determines the ward will continue to require treatment beyond
the ninety-day period and orders continuing treatment, the order for a guardian to consent to
continuing treatment may not exceed the term of the appointment of the guardian.