§ 3-701. Time for hearing on petition
The hearing on the petition shall take place no sooner than 180 days after the minor has been placed in the home of the adopting parent. For good cause, the court may shorten the time for the hearing. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 3 - General Procedure for Adoption
§ 3-103. Transfer, stay, or dismissal
§ 3-201. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem
§ 3-203. Confidentiality of proceedings
§ 3-204. Custody during pendency of proceeding
§ 3-205. Removal of adoptee from State
§ 3-206. Joinder of termination action
§ 3-207. Consolidation and coordination
§ 3-301. Standing to petition to adopt
§ 3-302. Time for filing petition
§ 3-403. Manner and effect of service
§ 3-404. Investigation and notice to unknown father
§ 3-406. Filing proof of service
§ 3-502. Time and content of petition
§ 3-503. Service of petition and notice
§ 3-504. Grounds for terminating relationship of parent and child
§ 3-505. Effect of order granting petition
§ 3-506. Effect of order denying petition
§ 3-601. Evaluation during proceeding for adoption
§ 3-602. Content of post placement evaluation
§ 3-603. Time and filing of evaluation
§ 3-701. Time for hearing on petition
§ 3-702. Disclosure of fees and charges
§ 3-703. Granting petition for adoption
§ 3-704. Denial of petition for adoption
§ 3-801. Report of adoption to State Registrar of Vital Records