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CA Fam Code § 9202.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9202.5.

9202.5.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the laboratory that is storing a blood sample pursuant to Section 8706, 8817, or 8909 shall provide access to the blood sample to only the following persons upon the person’s request:(1) A person who has been adopted pursuant to this part.(2) The adoptive parent of a person under the age of 18 years who has been adopted pursuant to this part. The adoptive parent may receive access to the blood sample only after entry of the order of adoption.(b) The birth parent or parents shall be given access to any DNA test results related to the blood sample on request.(c) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no person other than the adoptive parent and the adopted child shall have access to the blood sample or any DNA test results related to the blood sample, unless the adoptive parent or the child authorizes another person or entity to have that access.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1053, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Fam Code § 9203.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9203.1.

9203.1.  (a) The department or a licensed adoption agency shall, upon the request of a prospective adoptive parent, disclose an adoption homestudy and any updates to an adoption homestudy to a county or licensed foster family agency for the purpose of approving the prospective adoptive parent as a resource family pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (p) of Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(b) The department shall prescribe the form of the request described in subdivision (a).(c) The department or a licensed adoption agency shall respond to a request made pursuant to subdivision (a) within 20 working days of receiving it.(d) The department or a licensed adoption agency may charge a fee to cover the reasonable costs of processing requests made pursuant to subdivision (a). The department or a licensed adoption agency shall waive fees authorized by this subdivision for any person who is receiving public assistance pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 11000) of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 612, Sec. 12. (AB 1997) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Fam Code § 9204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9204.

9204.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, if an adult adoptee and the adult adoptee’s birth parents have each filed a written consent with the department or licensed adoption agency, the department or licensed adoption agency may arrange for contact between those persons. Neither the department nor a licensed adoption agency may solicit, directly or indirectly, the execution of a written consent.(b) The written consent authorized by this section shall be in a form prescribed by the department.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9206.

9206.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department or licensed adoption agency shall release any letters, photographs, or other items of personal property in its possession to an adoptee, birth parent, or adoptive parent, upon written request. The material may be requested by any of the following persons:(1) The adoptee, if the adoptee has attained the age of 18 years.(2) The adoptive parent or parents, on behalf of an adoptee under the age of 18 years, as long as instructions to the contrary have not been made by the depositor.(3) The birth parent or parents.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, all identifying names and addresses shall be deleted from the letters, photographs, or items of personal property before delivery to the requester.(c) Letters, photographs, and other items of personal property deposited on or after January 1, 1985, shall be accompanied by a release form or similar document signed by the person depositing the material, specifying to whom the material may be released. At its discretion, the department or licensed adoption agency may refuse for deposit items of personal property that, because of value or bulk, would pose storage problems.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), only the following photographs deposited before January 1, 1985, shall be released:(1) Photographs of the adoptee that have been requested by the adoptee.(2) Photographs that have been deposited by the adoptee, the adoptive parent or parents, or the birth parent or parents, and for which there is a letter or other document on file indicating that person’s consent to the release of the photographs.(e) The department and licensed adoption agencies may charge a fee to cover the actual costs of any services required by this section in excess of normal postadoptive services provided by the department or agency. The department shall develop a fee schedule that shall be implemented by the department and licensed adoption agencies in assessing charges to the person who deposits the material or the person to whom the material is released. The fee may be waived by the department or licensed adoption agencies in cases in which it is established that a financial hardship exists.(f) “Photograph” as used in this section means a photograph of the person depositing the photograph or the person making the request for the release.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9208 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9208.

9208.  (a) The clerk of the superior court entering a final order of adoption concerning an Indian child shall provide the United States Secretary of the Interior or a designee with a copy of the order within 30 days of the date of the order, together with any information necessary to show the following:(1) The name and tribal affiliation of the child.(2) The names and addresses of the biological parents.(3) The names and addresses of the adoptive parents.(4) The identity of any agency having files or information relating to that adoptive placement.(b) If the court records contain an affidavit of the biological parent or parents that their identity remain confidential, the court shall include that affidavit with the other information.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 137. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 9209 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 7 - Disclosure of Information|Section 9209.

9209.  (a) Upon application by an Indian individual who has reached the age of 18 years and who was the subject of an adoptive placement, the court which entered the final decree of adoption shall inform that individual of the tribal affiliation, if any, of the individual’s biological parents and provide any other information as may be necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individual’s tribal relationship, including, but not limited to, tribal membership rights or eligibility for federal or tribal programs or services available to Indians.(b) If the court records contain an affidavit of the biological parent or parents that their identity remain confidential, the court shall inform the individual that the Secretary of the Interior may, upon request, certify to the individual’s tribe that the individual’s parentage and other circumstances of birth entitle the individual to membership under the criteria established by the tribe.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 838, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Fam Code § 9212 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 8 - Adoption Proceedings: Conflict of Laws|Section 9212.

9212.  (a) Sections 9210 and 9211 apply to interstate adoptions if the prospective adoptive parents reside outside of the state.(b) This section shall become operative only if Assembly Bill 746 of the 2001–02 Regular Session is enacted. If Assembly Bill 746 is not enacted, the application of Sections 9210 and 9211 is not intended to expand jurisdiction to apply to interstate adoptions if the prospective adoptive parents reside outside of the state.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 90. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Fam Code § 9300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9300.

9300.  (a) An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this part.(b) A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult under this part.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 266, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9301.

9301.  A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person’s spouse may not adopt an adult without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9302.

9302.  (a) A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person’s spouse may not be adopted without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.(b) The consent of the parents of the proposed adoptee, of the department, or of any other person is not required.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9303.

9303.  (a) A person may not adopt more than one unrelated adult under this part within one year of the person’s adoption of an unrelated adult, unless the proposed adoptee is the biological sibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to this part or unless the proposed adoptee is disabled or physically handicapped.(b) A person may not adopt an unrelated adult under this part within one year of an adoption of another person under this part by the prospective adoptive parent’s spouse, unless the proposed adoptee is a biological sibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9304.

9304.  A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9305.

9305.  After adoption, the adoptee and the adoptive parent or parents shall sustain towards each other the legal relationship of parent and child and have all the rights and are subject to all the duties of that relationship.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9306.

9306.  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the birth parents of a person adopted pursuant to this part are, from the time of the adoption, relieved of all parental duties towards, and all responsibility for, the adopted person, and have no right over the adopted person.(b) If an adult is adopted by the spouse of a birth parent, the parental rights and responsibilities of that birth parent are not affected by the adoption.(c) An adult being adopted pursuant to this part may waive the termination of the parental duties and responsibilities of an existing parent or parents under subdivision (a) by signing a waiver at any time prior to the finalization of the adoption. The waiver may be included in the adoption agreement or in a separate writing filed with the court.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 192, Sec. 3. (AB 1373) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 9307 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 9307.

9307.  A hearing with regard to adoption under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 9320) or termination of a parent and child relationship under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9340) may, in the discretion of the court, be open and public.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9320 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9320.

9320.  (a) An adult may adopt another adult who is younger, except the spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, by an adoption agreement approved by the court, as provided in this chapter.(b) The adoption agreement shall be in writing, executed by the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee, and shall state that the parties agree to assume toward each other the legal relationship of parent and child and to have all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that relationship.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9321 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9321.

9321.  (a) The prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee may file in the county in which either person resides a petition for approval of the adoption agreement.(b) The petition for approval of the adoption agreement shall state all of the following:(1) The length and nature of the relationship between the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee.(2) The degree of kinship, if any.(3) The reason the adoption is sought.(4) A statement as to why the adoption would be in the best interest of the prospective adoptive parent, the proposed adoptee, and the public.(5) The names and addresses of any living birth parents or adult children of the proposed adoptee.(6) Whether the prospective adoptive parent or the prospective adoptive parent’s spouse has previously adopted any other adult and, if so, the name of the adult, together with the date and place of the adoption.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9321.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9321.5.

9321.5.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 9321, a person who is a resident of this state may file a petition for adult adoption with the court in any of the following:(1) The county in which the prospective adoptive parent resides.(2) The county in which the proposed adoptee was born or resides at the time the petition was filed.(3) The county in which an office of the public or private agency that placed the proposed adoptee for foster care or adoption as a minor or dependent child is located.(b) A petitioner who is not a resident of this state may file a petition for adult adoption with the court in a county specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a).(Added by renumbering Section 9213 by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 48. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Fam Code § 9322 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9322.

9322.  When the petition for approval of the adoption agreement is filed, the court clerk shall set the matter for hearing.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9323 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9323.

9323.  The court may require notice of the time and place of the hearing to be served on any other interested person and any interested person may appear and object to the proposed adoption.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9324 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9324.

9324.  Both the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee shall appear at the hearing in person, unless an appearance is impossible, in which event an appearance may be made for either or both of the persons by counsel, empowered in writing to make the appearance.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9325 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9325.

9325.  No investigation or report to the court by any public officer or agency is required, but the court may require the county probation officer or the department to investigate the circumstances of the proposed adoption and report thereon, with recommendations, to the court before the hearing.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9326 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9326.

9326.  The prospective adoptive parent shall mail or personally serve notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition to the director of the regional center for the developmentally disabled, established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4620) of Division 4.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to any living birth parents or adult children of the proposed adoptee, at least 30 days before the day of the hearing on an adoption petition in any case in which both of the following conditions exist:(a) The proposed adoptee is an adult with developmental disabilities.(b) The prospective adoptive parent is a provider of board and care, treatment, habilitation, or other services to persons with developmental disabilities or is a spouse or employee of a provider.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9327 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9327.

9327.  If the prospective adoptive parent is a provider of board and care, treatment, habilitation, or other services to persons with developmental disabilities, or is a spouse or employee of a provider, and seeks to adopt an unrelated adult with developmental disabilities, the regional center for the developmentally disabled notified pursuant to Section 9326 shall file a written report with the court regarding the suitability of the proposed adoption in meeting the needs of the proposed adoptee and regarding any known previous adoption by the prospective adoptive parent.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9328 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 2 - Procedure for Adult Adoption|Section 9328.

9328.  (a) At the hearing the court shall examine the parties, or the counsel of any party not present in person.(b) If the court is satisfied that the adoption will be in the best interests of the persons seeking the adoption and in the public interest and that there is no reason why the petition should not be granted, the court shall approve the adoption agreement and make an order of adoption declaring that the person adopted is the child of the adoptive parent. Otherwise, the court shall withhold approval of the agreement and deny the petition.(c) In determining whether or not the adoption of any person pursuant to this part is in the best interests of the persons seeking the adoption or the public interest, the court may consider evidence, oral or written, whether or not it is in conformity with the Evidence Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 9340 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 3 - ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 3 - Procedure for Terminating Adult Adoption|Section 9340.

9340.  (a) Any person who has been adopted under this part may, upon written notice to the adoptive parent, file a petition to terminate the relationship of parent and child. The petition shall state the name and address of the petitioner, the name and address of the adoptive parent, the date and place of the adoption, and the circumstances upon which the petition is based.(b) If the adoptive parent consents in writing to the termination, an order terminating the relationship of parent and child may be issued by the court without further notice.(c) If the adoptive parent does not consent in writing to the termination, a written response shall be filed within 30 days of the date of mailing of the notice, and the matter shall be set for hearing. The court may require an investigation by the county probation officer or the department.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 17200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Child Support Services|ARTICLE 2 - Organization|Section 17200.

17200.  The Department of Child Support Services is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The department shall administer all services and perform all functions necessary to establish, collect, and distribute child support.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Fam Code § 17202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Child Support Services|ARTICLE 2 - Organization|Section 17202.

17202.  (a)  The department is hereby designated the single organizational unit whose duty it shall be to administer the Title IV-D state plan for securing child and spousal support, medical support, and determining paternity. State plan functions shall be performed by other agencies as required by law, by delegation of the department, or by cooperative agreements.(b) The department shall appoint the local child support agency, as defined in Section 17304, or any other entity receiving federal tax information in performance of its child support duties as its designee for purposes of paragraph (26) of subdivision (b) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.(c) For purposes of this section, “federal tax information” is as defined in Section 1044 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 7. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Fam Code § 17204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Department of Child Support Services|ARTICLE 2 - Organization|Section 17204.

17204.  The department consists of the director and such division or other administrative units as the director may find necessary.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)