§ 7B-401. Pleading and process.
§7B‑401. Pleading and process.
The pleading in an abuse,neglect, or dependency action is the petition. The process in an abuse,neglect, or dependency action is the summons. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998‑202,s. 6; 1999‑456, s. 60.)