7B-407. Service of summons.
The summons shall be served under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4, upon the parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker, not less than five days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. The time for service may be waived in the discretion of the court.
If service by publication under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4(j1), or service in a foreign country under Rule 4(j3), is required, the cost of the service by publication shall be advanced by the petitioner and may be charged as court costs as the court may direct. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60; 2003-304, s. 1; 2013-129, s. 12; 2017-161, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 7B-401 - Pleading and process.
§ 7B-403 - Receipt of reports; filing of petition.
§ 7B-404 - Immediate need for petition when clerk's office is closed.
§ 7B-405 - Commencement of action.
§ 7B-406 - Issuance of summons.
§ 7B-407 - Service of summons.
§ 7B-408 - Copy of petition and notices to guardian ad litem.