The Confidential Intermediary Program is administered by the Arizona Supreme Court. The Court provides training to ensure that Intermediaries are educated about the search process and the law, and that they are sensitive to the needs of triad members and other parties using their services. The Court certifies Intermediaries and provides monitoring and on-going education to encourage a high quality of service. The adoptee need not be an adult for this specific purpose. A Confidential Intermediary is the liaison between the parties, thus provides security for all parties by protecting their privacy and wishes.
All information contained in the file is strictly confidential.
Under Arizona law, information obtained from the court records may not be disclosed without written consent from both parties. If either party denies consent for the exchange of information, information cannot be disclosed. Use of the Confidential Intermediary Program is cost effective. Since the fees are regulated by the program, they may not exceed the ceiling on fees established by the Court. Fees charged by Confidential Intermediaries cannot exceed the ceiling established by the Court.