North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - General Adoption Procedure.
§ 48-2-203 - Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter.

48-2-203. Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter.
A judicial hearing in any proceeding pursuant to this Chapter shall be held in closed court. (1995, c. 457, s. 2.)

Structure North Carolina General Statutes

North Carolina General Statutes

Chapter 48 - Adoptions

Article 2 - General Adoption Procedure.

§ 48-2-100 - Jurisdiction.

§ 48-2-101 - Venue.

§ 48-2-102 - Transfer, stay, or dismissal.

§ 48-2-201 - Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.

§ 48-2-202 - No right to jury.

§ 48-2-203 - Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter.

§ 48-2-204 - Death of a joint petitioner or stepparent pending final decree.

§ 48-2-205 - Recognition of adoption decrees from other jurisdictions.

§ 48-2-206 - Prebirth determination of right to consent.

§ 48-2-207 - Necessity of consent post-petition.

§ 48-2-301 - Petition for adoption; who may file.

§ 48-2-302 - Concurrent petitions to adopt and terminate parental rights.

§ 48-2-303 - Caption of petition for adoption.

§ 48-2-304 - Petition for adoption; content.

§ 48-2-305 - Petition for adoption; additional documents.

§ 48-2-306 - Omission of required information.

§ 48-2-401 - Notice by petitioner.

§ 48-2-402 - Manner of service.

§ 48-2-403 - Additional notice of proceedings by petitioner.

§ 48-2-404 - Notice of proceedings by court to alleged father.

§ 48-2-405 - Rights of persons entitled to notice.

§ 48-2-406 - Waiver of notice; effect.

§ 48-2-407 - Filing proof of service.

§ 48-2-501 - Report to the court during proceeding for adoption of a minor.

§ 48-2-502 - Preparation and content of report.

§ 48-2-503 - Timing and filing of report.

§ 48-2-504 - Fee for report.

§ 48-2-601 - Hearing on, or disposition of, adoption petition; transfer of adoption proceeding; timing.

§ 48-2-602 - Disclosure of fees and charges.

§ 48-2-603 - Hearing on, or disposition of, petition to adopt a minor.

§ 48-2-604 - Denying petition to adopt a minor.

§ 48-2-605 - Hearing on petition to adopt an adult.

§ 48-2-606 - Decree of adoption.

§ 48-2-607 - Appeals.