North Carolina § 48-2-405 - Rights of persons entitled to notice.
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§ 48-2-405. Rights of persons entitled to notice.
Except as provided in G.S. 48-2-206(c), 48-2-206(d), and 48-2-207(d), a person entitled to notice whose consent is not required may appear and present evidence only as to whether the adoption is in the best interest of the adoptee. History (1995, c. 457, s. 2; 2005-166, s. 6.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 48-2-405 ("Rights of persons entitled to notice.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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