42-2-602. Necessity for parental rights to be terminated. A child is not legally free for adoption until the parental rights of the birth parent or parents have been terminated by a court:
     (1) as provided in this title;
     (2) pursuant to Title 41, chapter 3; or
     (3) of competent jurisdiction in another state or country.

     History: En. Sec. 62, Ch. 480, L. 1997.