N.D. Cent. Code § 50-09-31: Victims of domestic violence - Duties of state agency

1.The state agency shall:

a.Inform all temporary assistance for needy families applicants and recipients of the options available under the domestic violence option;

b.Screen all applicants to determine who are past or present victims of domestic violence or at risk of further domestic violence;

c.Refer these individuals to a local domestic violence sexual assault organization for safety planning and supportive services; and

d.Determine if good cause exists to waive work requirements or time limits on receipt of benefits for victims of domestic violence.

2.For purposes of this section:

a."Domestic violence option" means the provision of title IV-A under which a state may elect to implement a special program to serve victims of domestic violence.

b."Domestic violence sexual assault organization" has the meaning provided in section 14-07.1-01.

c."Victims of domestic violence" means a person subject to domestic violence as defined in section 14-07.1-01.