Pennsylvania § 2925 - Providing information from registry.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2925 — Providing information from registry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2925. Providing information from registry.
(a) Nonidentifying information.--Nonidentifying information, if available, shall be provided to the requester within 30 days of the request.
(b) Identifying information.--
(1) If an authorization form is on file, the department shall notify the requester within 30 days of the request whether information may be released.
(2) If there is no authorization on file, the department shall designate an authorized representative to:
(i) Use reasonable efforts to locate the subject of the request.
(ii) If the subject of the request is located, obtain written authorization from the subject before any information is released.
(c) Confidentiality of information.--In conducting a search, the court or agency shall ensure that no individual, other than a birth parent, is informed of the adoptee's existence and relationship to the birth parent.
(d) When inquiry not mandatory.--An authorized representative of the court or agency conducting a search may not make an inquiry which the representative reasonably believes may compromise the confidentiality relating to the relationship between the adoptee and a birth parent of the adoptee.
(e) Authorization form.--An authorization form allowing the release of identifying information may be withdrawn at any time by the individual who signed the authorization form.
(f) Editing information.--Before the release of information from the registry, the department shall remove any identifying information, unless authorized in writing by the subject of the information to release the identifying information.
Cross References. Section 2925 is referred to in section 2911 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2925
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2925 cover?
Section 2925 ("Providing information from registry.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2925?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2925" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2925 apply to my situation?
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