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2933 – Identifying Information | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 2933 details procedures for requesting and handling adoptee identifying information, including searches and notifications.

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2933 – Identifying Information

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 2933

Summary

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 2933 outlines the procedures that courts and agencies must follow when a written request is made for an adoptee's identifying information. It requires a timely search, notification of relevant entities, and communication of findings to the requester, especially regarding the presence or absence of authorization forms. The law aims to facilitate access to adoption records while respecting privacy and legal protocols.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 2933 details procedures for requesting and handling adoptee identifying information, including searches and notifications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.