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This rule requires parties to redact protected information when its inclusion in a filing cannot be avoided. This rule's redaction requirements are intended to exclude protected information from public disclosure.

To start a Small Claims Court action, the Plaintiff completes the Claim Affidavit (Form 2) and files it with the clerk of court. Then, the Plaintiff arranges for service of a copy of the completed Claim Affidavit and five (5) other forms from the Small Claims Court packet on the Defendant.

A confidential information form lists the full protected information that isn't allowed to appear in other documents filed with the court. This form is a part of the court record that isn't seen by the public.

In North Dakota, a state district court civil action starts with service of a summons on the Defendant. A copy of the complaint must be served with the summons. Filing a summons and complaint with the state district court does not start a civil action.

Father's Right to Child Support in North Dakota In cases where the father is deemed the more ?fit? parent and is awarded primary custody, he has equal right to petition for child support and also has equal access to child support enforcement services through the state.

There are no hard-and-fast rules as to the age at which a child is considered mature enough to testify as to a preference regarding residential responsibility. A court might find a ten year old in one case mature enough to express a preference, but find otherwise regarding a thirteen year old in another case.