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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. An adopted person or, if still a minor, his legal representative on his behalf may file a motion for disclosure of information pertaining to his adoption pursuant to Article 1189. The action shall be styled: “In re the Adoption of _____________”.
B. A biological sibling or descendant of an adopted person, or if still a minor, his legal representative on his behalf, may file a motion for disclosure pursuant to Article 1189.
C. This action, the limited medical exception provision of Article 1127, and the provisions of R.S. 40:73, 77, and 79 shall be the exclusive means for gaining access to records of adoptions whether maintained by this court, some other court, an adoption agency, any state agency, or private individual, notwithstanding provisions of law to the contrary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XII, Art. 1188. Motion for disclosure - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/childrens-code/la-ch-code-tit-xii-art-1188/
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