2023 North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 7B > Article 4 – Venue; Petitions Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions § 7B-400 Venue § 7B-401 Pleading and process § 7B-401.1 Parties § 7B-402 Petition § 7B-403 Receipt of reports; filing of petition § 7B-404 Immediate need for petition when clerk’s office is closed § 7B-405 Commencement of action § 7B-406 Issuance of summons § 7B-407 Service of summons § 7B-408 Copy of petition and notices to guardian ad litem