North Dakota § 14-10-17.1 - Minor's emergency care

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-10-17.1 — Minor's emergency care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-10-17.1. Minor's emergency care

1. A minor may contract for and receive emergency examination, care, or treatment in a life-threatening situation without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. If a minor has an emergency medical condition or the potential for an emergency medical condition, consent to emergency examination, care, or treatment of the minor is implied if reasonable steps to contact the minor's parent or guardian are unsuccessful. This subsection does not authorize a minor to withhold consent to emergency examination, care, or treatment. 2. A physician or other health care provider may provide emergency medical care or forensic services to a minor who is a victim of sexual assault without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. Reasonable steps must be made to notify the minor's parent or guardian of the care provided.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-10-17.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-10-17.1 cover?

Section 14-10-17.1 ("Minor's emergency care") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 14-10-17.1?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-10-17.1" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 14-10-17.1 apply to my situation?

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