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Title 15A : Adoption Act

Chapter 005 : Adoption of Adults and Emancipated Minors

(Cite as: 15A V.S.A. § 5-106)
  • § 5-106. Notice and time of hearing

    (a) Within 30 days after a petition for adoption is filed, the court shall serve notice of hearing the petition upon any person whose consent to the adoption is required under section 5-103 of this title, and who has not waived notice, by sending a copy of the petition and notice of hearing to the person at the address stated in the petition, or according to the manner of service provided in section 3-403 of this title.

    (b) The court shall set a date and time for hearing the petition, which shall be at least 30 days after the notice is served. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)