West Virginia § 48-23-208 - 48-23-208. Mutual consent voluntary adoption registry or registry defined.
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§ 48-23-208. 48-23-208. Mutual consent voluntary adoption registry or registry defined.
"Mutual consent voluntary adoption registry" or "registry" means a place provided for herein where eligible persons as described in section 23-501 may indicate their willingness to have their identity and whereabouts disclosed to each other under conditions specified in this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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