Title 14 — Domestic Relations and Persons

For purposes of this chapter: 1. a. "Civil protection order" means a protection order that prohibits the restrained individual from: (1) Contacting, harassing, injuring, intimidating, molesting, threatening, touching, stalking, sexually assaulting, or abusing any protected indivi…

1. An individual who is or has been a victim of disorderly conduct, domestic violence, or sexual assault may file a petition for a civil protection order against: a. A family or household member who commits an act of domestic violence; or b. An individual who has committed disord…

1. A civil protection order must contain a conspicuous notice to the respondent providing: a. The specific conduct that constitutes a violation; b. The penalties for violation of the order; and c. A peace officer may arrest the respondent without a warrant and take the respondent…

1. If the petition for relief alleges reasonable grounds that a respondent engaged in disorderly conduct, the court, pending a full hearing, may grant a temporary disorderly conduct restraining order ordering the respondent to cease the disorderly conduct or contact with the prot…

1. The court may grant a disorderly conduct restraining order ordering the respondent to cease the disorderly conduct or contact with the protected individual if: a. The petitioner files a petition under section 14-07.7-02; b. The sheriff serves the respondent with a copy of the …

1. If the petition for relief alleges reasonable grounds to believe a respondent engaged in domestic violence, the court, pending a full hearing, may grant a temporary domestic violence protection order that may include provisions: a. Restraining the respondent from having contac…

1. The court may enter a domestic violence protection order if: a. The petitioner files a petition under section 14-07.7-02; b. The sheriff serves the respondent with a copy of the temporary domestic violence protection order issued under section 14-07.7-06 and with notice of the…

1. If the petition for relief alleges reasonable grounds to believe an individual has committed sexual assault, the court, pending a full hearing, may grant a temporary sexual assault restraining order. 2. A temporary restraining order may be entered only against the individual n…

1. The court may grant a sexual assault restraining order if: a. The petitioner files a petition under section 14-07.7-02; b. The sheriff serves the respondent with a copy of the temporary sexual assault restraining order issued under section 14-07.7-08 and with notice of the tim…

When an order is issued under this chapter, the order must include or have attached to it a copy of section 12.1-17-07.

1. When a protection order is issued, extended, modified, or terminated under this chapter, the court shall transmit a copy of the order to the sheriff of the county in which the respondent resides for service on the respondent. 2. If the respondent cannot be served, the order ma…

An individual's right to apply for relief under this chapter is not affected if the individual leaves the residence or dwelling to avoid domestic violence. The court may not require security or bond from any party unless the court deems it necessary in exceptional cases.

1. The court, upon the request of either party or upon its own motion, may appoint an attorney guardian ad litem in an action for a civil protection order to represent a minor if either party or the court has reason for special concern for the immediate future of the minor. 2. A …

Any proceeding under this chapter may be in addition to other civil or criminal remedies.

1. When a protection order is issued, extended, modified, or terminated under this chapter, the court shall transmit the order electronically to the bureau of criminal investigation. 2. The bureau of criminal investigation shall enter the order electronically in the national crim…

When a civil protection order is granted under this chapter and the respondent or individual to be restrained is served a copy of the order, the first violation of an order is a class A misdemeanor. A violation of a civil protection order also constitutes contempt of court. Follo…

1. A law enforcement officer shall arrest an individual without a warrant if the individual has committed the offense of violating a protection order under subsection 1 of section 14-07.7-03, regardless of whether the violation was committed in the presence of the officer. 2. A l…

When an order is issued upon request of the petitioner, the court shall order the sheriff or other appropriate law enforcement officer to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of the dwelling or residence, or otherwise assist in execution of …

An order issued under sections 12.1-31-01.2, 12.1-31.2-01, 14-07.1-02, 14-07.1-03, or 14-07.1-08 before January 1, 2026, remains in effect for the period indicated in the court order.