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Olivia Benson At the conclusion of the season 15 finale, Benson becomes the court-appointed custodial guardian of Noah Porter, an orphaned baby. The appointment is for a trial period of one year, with the option to apply for legal adoption at the end of that period.[18] Although the year is rocky due to Noah's health issues and the demands of her job, Benson formally adopts Noah a year later.[19]