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. (1995, c. 457, s. 2; 2005-166, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - General Adoption Procedure.
§ 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.
§ 48-2-602 - 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.