Article2. General Adoption Procedure  


Part 1. Jurisdiction and Venue
§ 48-2-100. Jurisdiction
§ 48-2-101. Venue
§ 48-2-102. Transfer, stay, or dismissal
Part 2. General Procedural Provisions
§ 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 or stepparent 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
Part 3. Petition for Adoption
§ 48-2-301. Petition for adoption; who may file
§ 48-2-302. Concurrent petitions to adopt and terminate parental rights
§ 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
Part 4. Notice of Pendency of Proceedings
§ 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
Part 5. Report to the Court
§ 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
Part 6. Dispositional Hearing; Decree of Adoption
§ 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