N.D. Cent. Code § 50-25.1-05.3
50-25.1-05.3. Disposition of reports implicating a person not responsible for the child's health or welfare
50-25.1-05.3. Disposition of reports implicating a person not responsible for the
child's health or welfare.
1. Upon determination by the department or authorized agent that a report made under
this chapter implicates a person other than a person responsible for a child's welfare,
the department or authorized agent shall refer the report to an appropriate law
enforcement agency for investigation and disposition.
2. If law enforcement determines a minor committed an act in violation of sections
12.1-20-01 through 12.1-20-04, section 12.1-20-07, sections 12.1-20-11 through
12.1-20-12.2, or chapter 12.1-27.2 against another minor, law enforcement shall
provide the report to the department or authorized agent. Law enforcement shall
conduct a criminal investigation and shall coordinate with the department or authorized
agent for the provision of services to the minors, parents, custodians, or other persons
serving in loco parentis with respect to the minors.
3. The department or authorized agent shall provide risk assessment, safety planning,
and any appropriate evidence-based screening for the minors and any other minors
under the same care. The department or authorized agent shall refer the minors,
parents, custodians, or other persons serving in loco parentis with respect to the
minors, for appropriate services.