N.D. Cent. Code § 27-21-00.1
27-21-00.1. Definitions
27-21-00.1. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
1. "Placement hearing" means a review of the placement of a child by a team of at least
three individuals, selected by the division director, who have not had a direct
involvement with the child. The child, or the child's representative, must be given the
opportunity to inform the reviewing team of the child's interest and concerns. A
summary record of these proceedings must be made.
2. "Temporary placement" means the placement of a child who may be a danger to self
or others in a facility or setting for a short period of time until the most appropriate
placement can be determined for the child. A temporary placement may also be the
prompt removal of a child from a placement into an alternative setting until another
more appropriate setting can be found.