Title 54 — State Government
128 chapters · 1,241 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: 1. "Agency permit" means temporary authorization given by the office to an employee of a professional guardianship or professional conservatorship entity which allows the permitholder to provide guardianship or conservatorship services as an agent of the …
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-02.1 Transition - Requirements
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Repealed by S.L. 2025, ch. 550, § 6.
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-03 Operations committee
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1. A guardianship and conservatorship operations committee is created to oversee the operation of the office. The operations committee shall: a. Appoint an office director and investigation counsel who serve at the will of the operations committee. b. Oversee and provide consent …
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-04 Director - Investigation counsel - Powers and duties
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1. The powers and duties of the director of the office of guardianship and conservatorship include: a. Within the limits of legislative appropriations, to employ the necessary staff to provide services in accordance with this chapter. b. To contract with guardians to administer s…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-05 Review board
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1. A guardianship and conservatorship review board is created to conduct disciplinary proceedings and issue sanctions for a guardian or conservator. The guardianship and conservatorship review board shall consist of: a. One member representing guardians, appointed by the guardian…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-07 Records - Confidentiality - Disclosure - Penalty
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1. For purposes of this chapter, confidential records as defined under section 44-04-17.1 include: a. Identifiable information that may reasonably be used to identify a guardian, conservator, complainant, or an individual applying for or receiving services; and b. A report concer…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-09 Immunity
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1. A person who in good faith provides information or testimony regarding a guardian's or conservator's misconduct or lack of professionalism is not subject to civil liability. 2. An employee of the office, a member of the review board, or an agent of the review board acting in g…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-10 Authority - Appeals - Applicability
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1. The office may revoke or suspend a guardian or a conservator license. 2. Upon receipt of any report or complaint, the office shall assess the need for an investigation of the report or complaint. For the purpose of investigating a report or complaint: a. The office or operatio…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-12 Duty to disclose and cooperate
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1. A state or local governmental entity and its officers and employees, and the officials, officers, and employees of the courts of this state shall disclose records and information requested by the review board or investigation counsel or any authorized representative of the rev…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-13 Duties of witnesses - Penalty
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1. An individual is obliged to attend as a witness in any investigation or disciplinary proceeding commenced under this chapter. 2. If an individual refuses to attend, testify, or produce any writings or things required by subpoena, the office, review board, or investigation coun…
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-14 Preferred claim
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1. The office has a preferred claim against the estate of an individual or an individual's spouse for recovery of funds expended under this chapter for the care of that individual or the individual's spouse. All funds recovered under this chapter must be deposited in the general …
N.D.C.C. § 54-68-15 Supreme court power
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A court of this state may refer cases to the office. The court may adopt court rules as necessary to facilitate case management with the district courts, the office, and the review board.