General Adoption Procedure.

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Section
48-2-100

Jurisdiction.

Section
48-2-101

Venue.

Section
48-2-102

Transfer, stay, or dismissal.

Section
48-2-201

Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.

Section
48-2-202

No right to jury.

Section
48-2-203

Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter.

Section
48-2-204

Death of a joint petitioner or stepparent pending final decree.

Section
48-2-205

Recognition of adoption decrees from other jurisdictions.

Section
48-2-206

Prebirth determination of right to consent.

Section
48-2-207

Necessity of consent post-petition.

Section
48-2-301

Petition for adoption; who may file.

Section
48-2-302

Concurrent petitions to adopt and terminate parental rights.

Section
48-2-303

Caption of petition for adoption.

Section
48-2-304

Petition for adoption; content.

Section
48-2-305

Petition for adoption; additional documents.

Section
48-2-306

Omission of required information.

Section
48-2-401

Notice by petitioner.

Section
48-2-402

Manner of service.

Section
48-2-403

Additional notice of proceedings by petitioner.

Section
48-2-404

Notice of proceedings by court to alleged father.

Section
48-2-405

Rights of persons entitled to notice.

Section
48-2-406

Waiver of notice; effect.

Section
48-2-407

Filing proof of service.

Section
48-2-501

Report to the court during proceeding for adoption of a minor.

Section
48-2-502

Preparation and content of report.

Section
48-2-503

Timing and filing of report.

Section
48-2-504

Fee for report.

Section
48-2-601

Hearing on, or disposition of, adoption petition; transfer of adoption proceeding; timing.

Section
48-2-602

Disclosure of fees and charges.

Section
48-2-603

Hearing on, or disposition of, petition to adopt a minor.

Section
48-2-604

Denying petition to adopt a minor.

Section
48-2-605

Hearing on petition to adopt an adult.

Section
48-2-606

Decree of adoption.

Section
48-2-607

Appeals.