This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the establishment and enforcement of child support. Key changes include the requirement for the clerk of court to send notice of arrears not only upon request from the obligee but also from any employee of the child support agency. Additionally, the bill modifies the process for filing declarations regarding child support obligations, replacing the term "affidavit" with "declaration" and clarifying that the duty of support terminates automatically if the requirements for support are no longer met. It also allows for the court to determine graduation status based on the completion of coursework and examinations if the graduation ceremony is delayed.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 50-09-32, which pertains to the enforcement of child support, and makes various adjustments to the language regarding the obligations of parents after the termination of parental rights, ensuring that unpaid child support remains due. The amendments also clarify the role of the state agency in administering child support enforcement programs and outline the conditions under which child support obligations may be stayed or reinstated. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the child support enforcement process and clarify the responsibilities of parents and the child support agency.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 14-09-08.1, 14-09-08.2, 14-09-08.11, 14-09-08.21, 14-09-09.32, 50-09-02, 50-09-36, 50-09-32
PREFILED: 14-09-08.1, 14-09-08.2, 14-09-08.11, 14-09-08.21, 14-09-09.32, 50-09-02, 50-09-36, 50-09-32