Section 14-09-09.26 – State is real party in interest

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, North Dakota

The state is a real party in interest for purposes of establishing paternity and securing repayment of benefits paid, future support, and costs in action brought to establish, modify, or enforce an order for support of a child in any of the following circumstances:

1. Whenever aid under chapter 50-09 or 50-24.1 is provided to a dependent child.
2. Whenever application is made and accepted for services provided by the child support agency.
3. Whenever duties are imposed on the state or its public officials under chapter 14-12.2.

N.D.C.C. § 14-09-09.26

Amended by S.L. 2013, ch. 124 (SB 2107),§ 2, eff. 8/1/2013.