§ 48-2-503. Timing and filing of report. - North Carolina Statutes

§48‑2‑503.  Timing and filing of report.

(a)        The agency shallcomplete a written report and file it with the court within 60 days after themailing or delivery of the order under G.S. 48‑2‑501 unless thecourt extends the time for filing. The agency shall have three additional daysto complete and file the report if the order was mailed.

(b)        If the agencyidentifies a specific concern about the suitability of the petitioner or thepetitioner's home for the adoptee, the agency must file an interim report immediately,which must contain an account of the specific concern. The agency shallindicate in the final report whether its concerns have been satisfied and inwhat manner.

(b1)      When an agencyidentifies a specific concern in a final report and the court extends the timefor a final hearing or disposition to allow resolution of these concerns, theagency shall file a supplemental report indicating whether its concerns havebeen satisfied and in what manner.

(c)        The agency shallgive the petitioner a copy of each report filed with the court, and the agencyshall retain a copy. (1949, c. 300; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 982; 1973, c.476, s. 138; 1983, c. 454, s. 5; 1991, c. 335, s. 2; 1995, c. 457, s. 2; 1997‑215,s. 5(a)‑(c).)