N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-13: Disclosure of digital assets to conservator or guardian of protected person

1.After an opportunity for a hearing under section 30.1-29-07, the court may grant a conservator or guardian access to the digital assets of a protected person.

2.Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator or guardian the catalog of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator or guardian gives the custodian:

a.A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

b.A certified copy of the court order that gives the conservator or guardian authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and

c.If requested by the custodian:

(1)A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the protected person; or

(2)Evidence linking the account to the protected person.

3.A conservator or guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause. A request made under this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator or guardian authority over the protected person's property.