There is a newer version of the North Carolina General Statutes
2010 North Carolina Code
Chapter 48 Adoptions.
Article 2 - General Adoption Procedure.
- 48-2-100. Jurisdiction.
- 48-2-101. Venue.
- 48-2-102. Transfer, stay, or dismissal.
- 48-2-201. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.
- 48-2-202. No right to jury.
- 48-2-203. Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter.
- 48-2-204. Death of a joint petitioner pending final decree.
- 48-2-205. Recognition of adoption decrees from other jurisdictions.
- 48-2-206. Prebirth determination of right to consent.
- 48-2-207. Necessity of consent post-petition.
- 48-2-301. Petition for adoption; who may file.
- 48-2-302. Time for filing petition.
- 48-2-303. Caption of petition for adoption.
- 48-2-304. Petition for adoption; content.
- 48-2-305. Petition for adoption; additional documents.
- 48-2-306. Omission of required information.
- 48-2-401. Notice by petitioner.
- 48-2-402. Manner of service.
- 48-2-403. Notice of proceedings by clerk.
- 48-2-404. Notice of proceedings by court to alleged father.
- 48-2-405. Rights of persons entitled to notice.
- 48-2-406. Waiver of notice; effect.
- 48-2-407. Filing proof of service.
- 48-2-501. Report to the court during proceeding for adoption of a minor.
- 48-2-502. Preparation and content of report.
- 48-2-503. Timing and filing of report.
- 48-2-504. Fee for report.
- 48-2-601. Hearing on, or disposition of, adoption petition; transfer of adoption proceeding; timing.
- 48-2-602. Disclosure of fees and charges.
- 48-2-603. Hearing on, or disposition of, petition to adopt a minor.
- 48-2-604. Denying petition to adopt a minor.
- 48-2-605. Hearing on petition to adopt an adult.
- 48-2-606. Decree of adoption.
- 48-2-607. Appeals.
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