42-1-104. Venue. (1) Proceedings for adoption must be brought in the district court of the county where the petitioners reside.
     (2) Petitions for appointment of a confidential intermediary may be filed:
     (a) in the county where the decree of adoption was issued;
     (b) in the county of residence of the petitioner; or
     (c) if the petitioner resides out of state, in any county.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 480, L. 1997.