Definitions of Domestic Violence - North Dakota

Defined in Domestic Violence Civil Laws
Citation: Cent. Code § 14-07.1-01

When inflicted on a complaining family or household member, 'domestic violence' includes any of the following:

• Physical harm, bodily injury, sexual activity compelled by physical force, or assault
• The infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or sexual activity compelled by physical force
• Assault that is not committed in self-defense

Defined in Child Abuse Reporting and Child Protection Laws

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

Defined in Criminal Laws
Citation: Cent. Code § 12.1-17-01.2

A person is guilty of an offense if that person willfully causes any of the following:

• Bodily injury to the actor's family or household member
• Substantial bodily injury to the actor's family or household member
• Serious bodily injury to the actor's family or household member

Persons Included in the Definitions
Citation: Cent. Code §§ 14-07.1-01: 12.1-17-01.2

In civil and criminal law: 'Family or household member' means any of the following:

• A spouse or former spouse 
• Family member
• A parent or child
• Individuals related by blood or marriage 
• Individuals who are in a dating relationship
• Individuals who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past
• Individuals who have a child in common, regardless of whether they are or have been married or have lived together at any time