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.