N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.6-04: Petition - Who may prepare and file

A petition for re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship may be filed by any interested party from the original termination of parental rights proceeding if:

1.The state's attorney receives a copy of the petition and the responsible custodian and the state's attorney agree re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship is in the child's best interests;

2.The genetic parent is willing and has the capability to provide day-to-day care and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the child;

3.At least twelve months have elapsed following a final order terminating parental rights and the child remains in foster care;

4.There is no pending litigation or appeal pertaining to the original termination of parental rights proceeding;

5.The child has not been adopted; and

6.The child is not the subject of a written adoption placement agreement between the responsible custodian and the prospective adoptive parent.