N.D. Cent. Code § 14-07.7-09: Sexual assault restraining order

1.The court may grant a sexual assault restraining order 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 sexual assault restraining order issued under section 14-07.7-08 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 sexual assault restraining order or a later date if good cause is shown; and

d.The court finds after the hearing there are reasonable grounds to believe the respondent committed sexual assault.

2.The order must include provisions prohibiting the respondent from:

a.Harassing, stalking, or threatening the protected individual;

b.Appearing at the residence, school, and place of employment of the protected individual; and

c.Contacting the protected individual.

3.The relief granted by the sexual assault restraining order may not exceed two years.