Section 1251 - Duties of curator ad hocA. The curator ad hoc shall make a diligent effort to locate the parent and notify him of the pendency and nature of the proceedings. Any appearances or acceptances of service by the curator ad hoc shall be valid, but he shall not be allowed to waive any rights of notice.B. The curator ad hoc shall submit to the court a note of evidence indicating the efforts made to locate the parent and shall receive an appropriate fee.Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. 1/1/1992.