N.D. Cent. Code § 14-07.7-05: Disorderly conduct restraining order

1.The court may grant a disorderly conduct restraining order ordering the respondent to cease the disorderly conduct or contact with the protected individual if:

a.The petitioner files a petition under section 14-07.7-02;

b.The sheriff serves the respondent with a copy of the temporary restraining order issued under section 14-07.7-04 and with notice of the time and place of the hearing;

c.The court sets a hearing for no later than fourteen days after issuance of the temporary restraining order, or a later date if good cause is shown; and

d.After the hearing, the court finds reasonable grounds exist to believe the respondent engaged in disorderly conduct.

2.If a respondent claims to have engaged in constitutionally protected activity, the court shall determine the validity of the claim as a matter of law and, if found valid, shall exclude evidence of the activity.

3.Relief granted by the restraining order may not exceed two years.