N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.4-03
27-20.4-03. Venue
27-20.4-03. Venue
A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced in the county in which the acts
constituting the alleged delinquent conduct occurred. If delinquent conduct is alleged in part in
one county and in part in another county, the venue is in either of the counties. If it is in the best
interest of the child, the case may be commenced in the child's county of residence.