2010 Mississippi Code
TITLE 93 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 17 - Adoption, Change of Name, and Legitimation of Children.
93-17-217 - Identification and counseling of requesting adoptee; release of information by bureau.
§ 93-17-217. Identification and counseling of requesting adoptee; release of information by bureau.
Provided the birth parent has not filed an affidavit prohibiting the release of identifying information and before acting on a request made pursuant to Section 93-17-209 or Section 93-17-215, the agency shall require the adoptee to provide adequate identification and to submit to counseling by such agency in connection with the release and use of this information. The bureau shall release the requested information to the designated agency upon request by such agency.
Sources: Laws, 1992, ch. 306, § 9, eff from and after July 1, 1992.
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