N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.1-03
27-20.1-03. Transfer from district court
27-20.1-03. Transfer from district court
If a court does not approve acceptance of a testamentary guardian of a minor under chapter
30.1-27, the court shall immediately transfer the guardianship portion of the case to the juvenile
court and order the child be taken to the juvenile court immediately or to a place of shelter care
designated by the juvenile court, or release the child to the custody of the child's custodian,
relative, or other responsible adult able and willing to assume custody of the child, to be brought
to the juvenile court at a time designated by the court. The juvenile court shall immediately
reappoint the guardian ad litem who served in the probate case whenever possible, or shall
immediately appoint an alternative guardian ad litem.