North Dakota § 14-20-49 - (622) Consequences of declining genetic testing
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-49 — (622) Consequences of declining genetic testing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-20-49. (622) Consequences of declining genetic testing
1. An order for genetic testing is enforceable by contempt. 2. If an individual whose paternity is being determined declines to submit to genetic testing ordered by the court, the court for that reason may adjudicate parentage contrary to the position of that individual. 3. Genetic testing of the mother of a child is not a condition precedent to testing the child and a man whose paternity is being determined. If the mother is unavailable or declines to submit to genetic testing, the court may order the testing of the child and every man whose paternity is being adjudicated.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-20-49
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-49 cover?
Section 14-20-49 ("(622) Consequences of declining genetic testing") 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.
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