California § 8606 - Notwithstanding Sections 8604 and 8605, the consent of a birth parent is not nece

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§ 8606. Notwithstanding Sections 8604 and 8605, the consent of a birth parent is not nece

Notwithstanding Sections 8604 and 8605, the consent of a birth parent is not necessary in the following cases: (a) Where the birth parent has been judicially deprived of the custody and control of the child (1) by a court order declaring the child to be free from the custody and control of either or both birth parents pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 12 of this code, or Section 366.25 or 366.26 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or (2) by a similar order of a court of another jurisdiction, pursuant to a law of that jurisdiction authorizing the order. (b) Where the birth parent has, in a judicial proceeding in another jurisdiction, voluntarily surrendered the right to the custody and control of the child pursuant to a law of that jurisdiction providing for the surrender. (c) Where the birth parent has deserted the child without provision for identification of the child. (d) Where the birth parent has relinquished the child for adoption as provided in Section 8700. (e) Where the birth parent has relinquished the child for adoption to a licensed or authorized child-placing agency in another jurisdiction pursuant to the law of that jurisdiction.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 8606 ("Notwithstanding Sections 8604 and 8605, the consent of a birth parent is not nece") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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