Arkansas § 9-9-208 - How consent is executed.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-208 — How consent is executed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-208. How consent is executed.
The required consent to adoption shall be executed at any time after the birth of the child and in the manner following: If by the individual to be adopted, in the presence of the court; If by an agency, by the executive head or other authorized representative, in the presence of a person authorized to take acknowledgments; If by any other person, in the presence of the court or in the presence of a person authorized to take acknowledgments; If by a court, by appropriate order or certificate. A consent which does not name or otherwise identify the adopting parent is valid if the consent contains a statement by the person whose consent it is that the person consenting voluntarily executed the consent irrespective of disclosure of the name or other identification of the adopting parent. If the parent is a minor, the writing shall be signed by a court-ordered guardian ad litem, who has been appointed by a judge of a court of record in this state to appear on behalf of the minor parent for the purpose of executing consent. The signing shall be made in the presence of an authorized representative of the Arkansas licensed placement agency taking custody of the child, or in the presence of a notary public, or in the presence and with the approval of a judge of a court of record of this state or any other state in which the minor was present at the time it was signed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-9-208
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-208 cover?
Section 9-9-208 ("How consent is executed.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-9-208?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-208" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-9-208 apply to my situation?
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