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Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening to be included--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section
25-6-9.2

Effective date.

Section
25-6-10

Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.

Section
25-6-11

Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.

Section
25-6-12

Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing.

Section
25-6-13

Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.

Section
25-6-14

Repealed.

Section
25-6-15

Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order required for disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported.

Section
25-6-15.1

Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional.

Section
25-6-21

Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions.

Section
25-6-22

Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof.

Section
25-6-23

Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply.

Section
25-6-24

Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.

Section
25-6-25

Adoption Of Children

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Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth.

Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.

Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child.

Consent of spouse required for adoption.

Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.

Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.

Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.

Consent of child over twelve required.

Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.

Venue of adoption proceedings.

Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.

Period of residence in home required before petition granted.

Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening to be included--Violation as misdemeanor.

Effective date.

Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.

Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.

Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing.

Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.

Repealed.

Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order required for disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported.

Confidentiality of records.

Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.

Registry of consents to release of identifying information.

Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.

Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.

Petition for adoption of adult--Consent--Residence requirement.

Order for adoption of adult.

Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional.

Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions.

Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof.

Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply.

Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.

Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation.