Section 26-13-3 Notice of Filing of Petition. — United States — Alabama law | Esheria

Section 26-13-3 Notice of Filing of Petition.

When a petition is filed by a minor and guardian, the clerk must give notice of the filing in a county newspaper or, if none is published there, in a manner set by the judge. The notice must run once a week for three weeks before the hearing. For petitions under Section 26-13-1(1), the sheriff must serve a copy on the

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When a petition is filed by a minor and guardian, the clerk must give notice of the filing in a county newspaper or, if none is published there, in a manner set by the judge. The notice must run once a week for three weeks before the hearing. For petitions under Section 26-13-1(1), the sheriff must serve a copy on the minor if the minor lives in the state; otherwise service is by registered or certified mail.

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