West Virginia § 48-22-903 - 48-22-903. Proceedings for recognition of foreign adoption decree.
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§ 48-22-903. 48-22-903. Proceedings for recognition of foreign adoption decree.
The court shall review the petition and accompanying documentation and, if the court finds the petition and documentation to be satisfactory, it shall enter an order of adoption stating that the documentation required has been submitted and is satisfactory and that the adoption must be recognized in West Virginia and shall have the same force and effect as if the decree of adoption was granted in accordance with the provisions of the West Virginia adoption act. The order shall further set forth the name by which the child shall be known henceforth and such other pertinent findings of the court. The court shall enter the order without the necessity of a hearing unless it deems a hearing necessary or a hearing is requested. The provisions of subsections (a), (d) and (e), section seven hundred two of this article shall apply to all orders issued hereunder and a new birth certificate shall be issued forthwith.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-22-903 cover?
Section 48-22-903 ("48-22-903. Proceedings for recognition of foreign adoption decree.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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