1.    For each divorce and annulment of marriage granted by any court in this state, a report must be prepared and filed by the clerk of court with the state registrar. The information necessary to prepare the report must be furnished, with the petition, to the clerk of court by the parties or their legal representatives on forms prescribed and furnished by the state registrar.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 23-02.1-24

  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    On or before the fifth day of each month, the clerk of court shall forward to the state registrar the report of each divorce and annulment granted during the preceding calendar month and such related reports as may be required by regulations issued under this chapter.