North Dakota § 14-20-39 - (604) Personal jurisdiction
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-39 — (604) Personal jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-20-39. (604) Personal jurisdiction
1. An individual may not be adjudicated to be a parent unless the court has personal jurisdiction over the individual. 2. A court of this state having jurisdiction to adjudicate parentage may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual, or the guardian or conservator of the individual, if the conditions prescribed in section 14-12.2-04 are fulfilled. 3. Lack of jurisdiction over one individual does not preclude the court from making an adjudication of parentage binding on another individual over whom the court has personal jurisdiction.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-20-39
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-39 cover?
Section 14-20-39 ("(604) Personal jurisdiction") 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 § 14-20-39?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 14-20-39 apply to my situation?
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