N.D. R. Juv. proce. 15
Explanatory Note
Rule 15 was adopted effective March 1, 2010; explanatory note amended effective 7/1/2021.
In these rules, the term "guardian ad litem" includes lay and attorney guardians ad litem. Subdivision (c) was originally adopted as Rule 4.2 of the North Dakota Rules of Court on March 1, 2007. The language of Rule 4.2 was transferred to this rule effective March 1, 2010.
Subdivision (c) was a response to Public Law 109-239, which requires states receiving certain federal funds to have a foster parent notice rule. The requirement is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 629h(b)(1). Section 475 [42 U.S.C. § 675 ] requires that states provide a case review system under which foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, or relatives providing care for a child receive notice of proceedings and are given a right to be heard.
SOURCES: Juvenile Policy Board Minutes of June 11, 2021; February 20, 2009; December 5, 2008; August 8, 2008; May 9, 2008; February 29, 2008; September 21, 2007; April 20, 2007. Joint Procedure Committee Minutes of September 28-29, 2006. Joint Procedure Committee Minutes of May 21-22, 2009.
STATUTES AFFECTED:
CONSIDERED: N.D.C.C. § 27-20.3-26.