N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-407

Current through Session Law 2024-3
Section 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.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-407

Amended by 2017 N.C. Sess. Laws 161,s. 4, eff. 10/1/2017.
Amended by 2013 N.C. Sess. Laws 129,s. 12, eff. 10/1/2013.
Amended by 2003 N.C. Sess. Laws 0304, s. 1, eff. 7/4/2003.
1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60.