§ 50-09-31 — Victims of domestic violence - Duties of state agency

1. The state agency shall:
a. Inform all temporary assistance for needy families applicants and recipients of the
options available under the domestic violence option;
b. Screen all applicants to determine who are past or present victims of domestic
violence or at risk of further domestic violence;
c. Refer these individuals to a local domestic violence sexual assault organization
for safety planning and supportive services; and
d. Determine if good cause exists to waive work requirements or time limits on
receipt of benefits for victims of domestic violence.
2. For purposes of this section:
a. "Domestic violence option" means the provision of title IV-A under which a state
may elect to implement a special program to serve victims of domestic violence.
b. "Domestic violence sexual assault organization" has the meaning provided in
section 14-07.1-01.
c. "Victims of domestic violence" means a person subject to domestic violence as
defined in section 14-07.1-01.