N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.6-13
27-20.6-13. Denial - Subsequent petitions
27-20.6-13. Denial - Subsequent petitions
If the court denies a petition under this chapter after a hearing, the court may issue a written
order barring the filing of a subsequent petition by the genetic parent. The court shall provide
the length of time the genetic parent is barred from filing a subsequent petition, make written
findings in support of the order, and evaluate the best interests of the child.