North Carolina § 7B-3800 - Adoption of Compact.
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§ 7B-3800. Adoption of Compact.
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in a form substantially as contained in this Article. It is the intent of the General Assembly that Article 37 of this Chapter shall govern interstate placements of children between North Carolina and any other jurisdictions not a party to this Compact. It is the intent of the General Assembly that Chapter 48 of the General Statutes shall govern the adoption of children within the boundaries of North Carolina.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 7B-3800
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-3800 cover?
Section 7B-3800 ("Adoption of Compact.") 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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