14-09.4-07. Sufficiency of petition

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14-09.4-07. Sufficiency of petition

1. The court shall determine based on the petition under section 14-09.4-06 whether the

nonparent has pleaded a prima facie case that the nonparent:

a. Is a consistent caretaker; or

b. Has a substantial relationship with the child and denial of custody or visitation

would result in harm to the child.

2. If the court determines under subsection 1 the nonparent has not pleaded a prima

facie case, the court shall dismiss the petition.

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