North Dakota Century Code

N.D. Cent. Code § 14-20-47 (2026)

(612) Child as party - Representation

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1. A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under sections 14-20-36 through 14-20-58.

2. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2012–2012 · leading case: D.E. v. K.F., 825 N.W.2d 832 (N.D. 2012).

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D.E. v. K.F., 825 N.W.2d 832 (N.D. 2012). · cites it 6× “[¶ 23] Under these limited circumstances, we conclude the district court erred in failing to appoint a guardian ad litem for the child under N.D.C.C. § 14-20-47, and the district court on remand should appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s interests in any further…”

State v. Wolfgram, 2012 ND 251 (N.D. 2012). · cites it 8× “[¶23] Under these limited circumstances, we conclude the district court erred in failing to appoint a guardian ad litem for the child under N.D.C.C. § 14-20-47, and the district court on remand should appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s interests in any further…”

— N.D. Cent. Code § 14-20-47(1) — 2 cases

D.E. v. K.F., 825 N.W.2d 832 (N.D. 2012). “[¶ 23] Under these limited circumstances, we conclude the district court erred in failing to appoint a guardian ad litem for the child under N.D.C.C. § 14-20-47, and the district court on remand should appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s interests in any further…”

State v. Wolfgram, 2012 ND 251 (N.D. 2012). “[¶23] Under these limited circumstances, we conclude the district court erred in failing to appoint a guardian ad litem for the child under N.D.C.C. § 14-20-47, and the district court on remand should appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s interests in any further…”

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