North Dakota Code 14-09-32.1 – Parent’s interest in child’s upbringing
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1. As used in this section, a “parent” means parent or legal guardian not including a school or other institution serving in loco parentis.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 14-09-32.1
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. It is the public policy of the state that:
a. A parent retains the right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent’s child; b. A child has the right to protection from abuse and neglect; and
c. The state retains a compelling interest in preventing, assessing, investigating, addressing, and prosecuting abuse and neglect.
3. This section may not be interpreted to supersede chapters 27-20.1, 27-20.2, 27-20.3, and 27-20.4.