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SECTIONS 15-45-10 to 15-45-60. Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-10. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.1; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-20 was entitled: Children who may be adopted.

SECTION 15-45-20. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.2; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-30 was entitled: Persons eligible to adopt child.

SECTION 15-45-30. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.3; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-40 was entitled: Jurisdiction and venue; adoption by nonresidents.

SECTION 15-45-40. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.4; 1952 Code Sections 10-2581, 10-2582; 1942 Code Section 8679; 1932 Code Section 8679; Civ. C. '22 Section 5578; Civ. C. '12 Section 3798; Civ. C. '02 Section 2704; R. S. 2204; 1882 (21) 79; 1896 (22) 199; 1900 (23) 429; 1907 (25) 581; 1911 (27) 144; 1964 (53) 1733]Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-50 was entitled: Child shall be served with a copy of petition; appointment of guardian ad litem.

SECTION 15-45-50. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.5; 1952 Code Section 10-2583; 1942 Code Section 8679; 1932 Code Section 8679; Civ. C. '22 Section 5578; Civ. C. '12 Section 3798; Civ. C. '02 Section 2704; R. S. 2204; 1882 (21) 79; 1896 (22) 199; 1900 (23) 429; 1907 (25) 581; 1911 (27) 144; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-60 was entitled: Service of summons and petition.

SECTION 15-45-60. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.6; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTIONS 15-45-10 to 15-45-60. Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-10. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.1; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-20 was entitled: Children who may be adopted.

SECTION 15-45-20. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.2; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-30 was entitled: Persons eligible to adopt child.

SECTION 15-45-30. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.3; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-40 was entitled: Jurisdiction and venue; adoption by nonresidents.

SECTION 15-45-40. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.4; 1952 Code Sections 10-2581, 10-2582; 1942 Code Section 8679; 1932 Code Section 8679; Civ. C. '22 Section 5578; Civ. C. '12 Section 3798; Civ. C. '02 Section 2704; R. S. 2204; 1882 (21) 79; 1896 (22) 199; 1900 (23) 429; 1907 (25) 581; 1911 (27) 144; 1964 (53) 1733]Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-50 was entitled: Child shall be served with a copy of petition; appointment of guardian ad litem.

SECTION 15-45-50. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.5; 1952 Code Section 10-2583; 1942 Code Section 8679; 1932 Code Section 8679; Civ. C. '22 Section 5578; Civ. C. '12 Section 3798; Civ. C. '02 Section 2704; R. S. 2204; 1882 (21) 79; 1896 (22) 199; 1900 (23) 429; 1907 (25) 581; 1911 (27) 144; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-60 was entitled: Service of summons and petition.

SECTION 15-45-60. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.6; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-70. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.7; 1964 (53) 1733][Am 1977 Act No. 159 Section 2] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTIONS 15-45-80 to 15-45-100. Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-80. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.8; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-90 was entitled: Contents of petition for adoption; filing of written consent.

SECTION 15-45-90. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.9; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-100 was entitled: Investigations and reports.

SECTION 15-45-100. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.10; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTIONS 15-45-80 to 15-45-100. Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-80. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.8; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-90 was entitled: Contents of petition for adoption; filing of written consent.

SECTION 15-45-90. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.9; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

Former Section 15-45-100 was entitled: Investigations and reports.

SECTION 15-45-100. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.10; 1964 (53) 1733] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-110. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.11; 1964 (53) 1733][Am 1977 Act No. 159 Section 3] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-120. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.12; 1952 Code Section 10-2584; 1942 Code Section 8679; 1932 Code Section 8679; Civ. C. '22 Section 5578; Civ. C. '12 Section 3798; Civ. C. '02 Section 2704; R. S. 2204; 1882 (21) 79; 1896 (22) 199; 1900 (23) 429; 1907 (25) 581; 1911 (27) 144; 1954 (48) 1763; 1964 (53) 1733][Am 1977 Act No. 159 Section 4] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-130. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.13; 1954 (48) 1763; 1964 (53) 1733]Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-140. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.14; 1965 (53) 1733][Am 1977 Act No. 159 Section 5] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-150. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.15; 1956 (49) 1735; 1964 (53) 1733][Am 1976 Act No. 669] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-160. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.16; 1964 (53) 1733][Am 1977 Act No. 159 Section 6] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-170. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.17; 1964 (53) 1733]Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71, Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTION 15-45-180. [1962 Code Section 10-2587.18; 1964 (53) 1733]Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71, Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

ARTICLE 3.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS TO ASSURE ADOPTION [REPEALED]

SECTIONS 15-45-310 to 15-45-380. [En 1976 Act No. 496 Sections 1-8] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.

SECTIONS 15-45-310 to 15-45-380. [En 1976 Act No. 496 Sections 1-8] Repealed by 1981 Act No. 71 Section 3, eff May 19, 1981.