North Dakota § 50-25.1-07 Protective custody

North Dakota Statutes

§ 50-25.1-07 — Protective custody

North Dakota § 50-25.1-07

Title 50Public Welfare

Ch. 50-25.1Child Abuse and Neglect

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N.D. Cent. Code § 50-25.1-07 (2026).

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Any physician examining a child with respect to whom abuse or neglect is known or
suspected, after reasonable attempts to advise the parents, guardian, or other person having
responsibility for the care of the child that the physician suspects has been abused or neglected,
may keep the child in the custody of the hospital or medical facility for not to exceed ninety-six

hours and must immediately notify the juvenile court and the department or authorized agent in
order that child protective proceedings may be instituted.

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Any physician examining a child with respect to whom abuse or neglect is known or
suspected, after reasonable attempts to advise the parents, guardian, or other person having
responsibility for the care of the child that the physician suspects has been abused or neglected,
may keep the child in the custody of the hospital or medical facility for not to exceed ninety-six

hours and must immediately notify the juvenile court and the department or authorized agent in
order that child protective proceedings may be instituted.