Arkansas § 9-9-224 - Child born to unmarried mother.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-224 — Child born to unmarried mother., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-224. Child born to unmarried mother.
In all cases involving a child born to a mother unmarried at the time of the child's birth, the following procedure shall apply: Upon filing of the petition for adoption and prior to the entry of a decree for adoption a certified statement shall be obtained from the Putative Father Registry stating: The information contained in the registry in regard to the child who is the subject of the adoption; or That no information is contained in the registry at the time the petition for adoption was filed. When information concerning the child is contained in the registry at the time of the filing of the petition for adoption, notice of the adoption proceedings shall be served on the registrant unless waived by the registrant in writing signed before a notary public. All confidential information regarding the adoptive parents and the child to be adopted shall be removed from the notice prior to being served to the registrant. Service of notice under this section shall be given in accordance with the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, except that notice by publication shall not be required. Upon receipt of notice, the registrant, if he wishes to appear and be heard, shall file a responsive pleading within the time limits set in the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-9-224
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-224 cover?
Section 9-9-224 ("Child born to unmarried mother.") 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 § 9-9-224?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-224" (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 § 9-9-224 apply to my situation?
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