North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 48. Adoptions § 48-3-231. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

For the purposes of this Part, the following definitions apply:

(1) Intercountry adoption.--An adoption or placement for adoption of a minor who resides in a foreign country at the time of adoption or placement. The term includes an adoption finalized in the minor's country of residence or in a state.

(2) Parent.--An individual recognized as a parent under other law of this State.

(3) Prospective adoptive parent.--An individual approved or permitted under other law of this State to adopt a minor.

(4) Record.--Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium and retrievable in perceivable form.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code

Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 48. Adoptions § 48-3-231. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-48-adoptions/nc-gen-st-sect-48-3-231/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Did FindLaw Help You Understand This Legal Issue?

Make It a Preferred Google Search Source

Add to Google

Latest Blog Posts

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)