North Dakota Code 14-09-36 – Death of a child – Duty to report – Penalty
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1. A caretaker of a child in the caretaker’s care is guilty of a class C felony if the caretaker willfully fails to:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
a. Report the child’s death to a law enforcement agency within two hours after learning about the child’s death; or
b. Report the location of the child’s corpse to a law enforcement agency within two hours after learning the location of the corpse.
2. This section does not apply to the death of a child which occurs while the child is under the care of a health care professional or emergency medical personnel.