N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.4-13
14-09.4-13. Order of custody or visitation
14-09.4-13. Order of custody or visitation
1. If a nonparent seeks custody, the court may order:
a. Primary residential responsibility to the nonparent;
b. Joint custody to the nonparent and a parent or other party; or
c. Visitation to the nonparent.
2. If a nonparent seeks visitation only, the court may not order custody to the nonparent
seeking visitation.