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WomensLaw.org | North Dakota: Protection Orders
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arribaWhat is the legal definition of domestic violence in North Dakota?
This section defines domestic violence for the purposes of getting a domestic violence protection order.
North Dakota law defines domestic violence as when a family or household member:
physically harms you;
causes you bodily injury;
physically forces you into sexual activity;
assaults you; or
puts you in fear of immediate physical harm, bodily injury, physically forced sexual activity, or assault.*
* N.D. Code § 14-07.1-01(2)
This section defines domestic violence for the purposes of getting a domestic violence protection order. North Dakota law defines domestic violence as when a family or household member: * physically harms you; * causes you bodily injury; * physically forces you into sexual activity; * assaults you [/statutes_detail.php?statute_id=8049#statute-top]; or * puts you in fear of immediate physical harm, bodily injury, physically forced sexual activity, or assault.* * N.D. Code § 14-07.1-01(2)
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arribaWhat types of protection orders are there in North Dakota and how long do they last?
There are two types of domestic violence protection orders:
Temporary (ex parte) protection orders:
A temporary protection order can be issued the day you file your petition without the abuser being present in court and without prior notice to the abuser. A temporary order can be granted if you can prove to the judge through your testimony or evidence that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence based upon a recent incident of domestic violence.* Generally, a temporary protection order lasts until the hearing for the protection order, which is usually held within 14 days.**
Note: According to North Dakota law, if the courts are closed and you are in urgent need of an ex parte order, you may file an application for an order with a magistrate. If there is “good cause” to do so, the magistrate can grant you an order. Showing that you are in immediate and present danger of domestic violence is considered to be “good cause” to grant an order. If you are granted an order by a magistrate, it will last 72 hours, or until a district court can grant you a temporary order.***
Domestic violence protection orders:
A domestic violence protection order can be issued based upon a showing of actual domestic violence or domestic violence that is about to happen (“imminent domestic violence”). The order can be issued only after a court hearing in which you and the abuser both have a chance to testify, and present evidence and witnesses to try to convince the judge to rule in your favor.**** At this hearing, you may want to try to get a lawyer to represent you so that you can be present your case. For legal referrals, go to our ND Finding a Lawyer page.
* N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(1)
** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(4)
*** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-08
**** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-02(4)
There are two types of domestic violence protection orders: Temporary (ex parte) protection orders: A temporary protection order can be issued the day you file your petition without the abuser being present in court and without prior notice to the abuser. A temporary order can be granted if you can prove to the judge through your testimony or evidence that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence based upon a recent incident of domestic violence.* Generally, a temporary protection order lasts until the hearing for the protection order, which is usually held within 14 days.** Note: According to North Dakota law, if the courts are closed and you are in urgent need of an ex parte order, you may file an application for an order with a magistrate. If there is “good cause” to do so, the magistrate can grant you an order. Showing that you are in immediate and present danger of domestic violence is considered to be “good cause” to grant an order. If you are granted an order by a magistrate, it will last 72 hours, or until a district court can grant you a temporary order.*** Domestic violence protection orders: A domestic violence protection order can be issued based upon a showing of actual domestic violence or domestic violence that is about to happen (“imminent domestic violence”). The order can be issued only after a court hearing in which you and the abuser both have a chance to testify, and present evidence and witnesses to try to convince the judge to rule in your favor.**** At this hearing, you may want to try to get a lawyer to represent you so that you can be present your case. For legal referrals, go to our ND Finding a Lawyer [/gethelp_state_type.php?type_name=FindingaLawyer&state_code=ND] page. * N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(1) ** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(4) *** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-08 **** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-02(4)
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arribaHow can a domestic violence protection order help me?
In a temporary ex parte protection order, a judge can:
forbid the abuser from contacting you or committing acts of domestic violence against you or any other person;
exclude the abuser or anyone with whom the abuser lives from your home, another person’s home (such as your relative), or a domestic violence shelter;
award temporary custody or establish temporary visitation rights of minor children you have with the abuser; and
order the abuser to hand over any firearms in his/her possession to the authorities and forbid him/her from buying firearms if the judge believes that the abuser is likely to use, display or threaten to use the firearm in further acts of violence.*
A final domestic violence protection order can:
forbid any party from threatening, molesting, injuring, harassing, or having contact with any other person;
exclude the abuser or anyone with whom the abuser lives from your home, another person’s home (such as your relative), or a domestic violence shelter if necessary to the physical or mental well-being of the you or others;
award temporary custody and visitation rights of any minor children in common;
recommend or require that you and/or the abuser undergo counseling with a domestic violence program or other organization that provides professional services that the judge thinks is appropriate;
award spousal support, child support, and attorney’s fees;
award temporary use of personal property, including motor vehicles; and
order the abuser to hand over any firearms in his/her possession to the authorities and forbid him/her from buying firearms if the judge believes that the abuser is likely to use, display or threaten to use the firearm in further acts of violence.**
* N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(2)
** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-02(4)
In a temporary ex parte protection order, a judge can: * forbid the abuser from contacting you or committing acts of domestic violence against you or any other person; * exclude the abuser or anyone with whom the abuser lives from your home, another person’s home (such as your relative), or a domestic violence shelter; * award temporary custody or establish temporary visitation rights of minor children you have with the abuser; and * order the abuser to hand over any firearms in his/her possession to the authorities and forbid him/her from buying firearms if the judge believes that the abuser is likely to use, display or threaten to use the firearm in further acts of violence.* A final domestic violence protection order can: * forbid any party from threatening, molesting, injuring, harassing, or having contact with any other person; * exclude the abuser or anyone with whom the abuser lives from your home, another person’s home (such as your relative), or a domestic violence shelter if necessary to the physical or mental well-being of the you or others; * award temporary custody and visitation rights of any minor children in common; * recommend or require that you and/or the abuser undergo counseling with a domestic violence program or other organization that provides professional services that the judge thinks is appropriate; * award spousal support, child support, and attorney’s fees; * award temporary use of personal property, including motor vehicles; and * order the abuser to hand over any firearms in his/her possession to the authorities and forbid him/her from buying firearms if the judge believes that the abuser is likely to use, display or threaten to use the firearm in further acts of violence.** Whether a judge orders any or all of the above depends on the facts of your case. * N.D. Code § 14-07.1-03(2) ** N.D. Code § 14-07.1-02(4)
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