Vermont § 6-102 - Records confidential
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6-102 — Records confidential, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-102. Records confidential
- (a) All records on file with the court or in the possession of an agency, the Department
of Health, the registry, or other provider of professional services in connection
with an adoption are confidential and may not be inspected except as provided in this
title. (b) During a proceeding for adoption, records are not open to inspection except as directed
by the court. (c) Within 30 days after a decree of adoption becomes final, the clerk of the Superior
Court shall send to the registry a copy of any document signed pursuant to section 2-105 of this title. (d) All records on file with the court or agency shall be retained permanently and kept
confidential for 99 years after the date of the adoptee’s birth. Confidential records
and indices are not open to inspection or copying by any person except as provided
in this title. (e) The records of an agency that ceases operation in this State shall be transferred
to the Department for retention under the provisions of this title. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 131; 2017, No. 28, § 4, eff. May 10, 2017.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6-102
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6-102 cover?
Section 6-102 ("Records confidential") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 6-102?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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