North Dakota Code 27-19-06 – Acceptance by guardian
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A guardian appointed by the tribal court or court of Indian offenses may consent to state civil jurisdiction for the guardian’s ward provided the guardian is authorized to do so by the tribal court or court of Indian offenses.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 27-19-06
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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