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North Dakota Court Rules › North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure › N.D.R.Juv.P. 1

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These rules govern the procedure in all actions conducted under the Juvenile Court Act, N.D.C.C. chs. 27-20.1, 27-20.2, 27-20.3, and 27-20.4, and under N.D.C.C. ch. 27-20.6 on re-establishment of parental rights and responsibilities. They must be construed and administered to protect the best interests of children and to address the unique characteristics and needs of children.

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