Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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North Dakota

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute:
§§ 14-17-23; 14-17-24
If mother relinquishes or proposes to relinquish child for adoption, father is given notice if:
He is a presumed father;
He is a father whose relationship to the child has been determined by a court; or
He is a father as to whom the child is a legitimate child under law.
To identify the biological father (if need be), the court will cause an inquiry to be made. If the biological father is identified to the court's satisfaction, he is given notice of termination proceedings.
Biological father must appear and claim custodial rights.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.