Sec. 27a.
(1) A former parent, including a former parent whose parental rights were terminated under chapter XII of this act, may file with the central adoption registry a statement consenting to or denying the release of the identifying information about that parent specified in section 27(3)(b) and (c). The consent or denial may be filed, updated, or revoked at any time.
(2) An adult former sibling may file a statement with the central adoption registry providing notice that a former parent is deceased. A copy of the former parent's death certificate or other evidence of the former parent's death shall be attached to the statement.
(3) An adult former sibling who knows the birth name of an adoptee may file with the central adoption registry a statement consenting to the release of the adult former sibling's name and address to the adult adoptee. The statement may be filed, updated, or revoked at any time.
(4) At the time of termination of parental rights under this chapter or chapter XIIA, the court shall inform each parent of the provisions described in this section and sections 27b, 68, 68a, and 68b. The court shall inform each parent that the parent's consent to the release of identifying information about that parent specified in section 27(3)(b) and (c) shall be presumed unless the parent files a statement with the central adoption registry denying the release of the information about that parent. The court shall explain the parent's right to file, update, or revoke the denial at any time, and shall provide each parent with the forms prescribed under section 27b.
History: Add. 1994, Act 208, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 385, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2012 Popular Name: Probate Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code
Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)
288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)
Section 710.1-710.14 - Repealed. 1974, Act 296, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Section 710.21 - Short Title of Act; Michigan Adoption Code.
Section 710.21a - General Purposes of Chapter.
Section 710.22a - Adoption Placement or Issuance of Order Prohibited; Convictions.
Section 710.23 - Hearing Appeal Brought Under MCL 400.115k; Powers of Court.
Section 710.23c - Placement of Child by Court.
Section 710.23d - Temporary Placement; Procedures.
Section 710.23f - Preplacement Assessment.
Section 710.25 - Proceedings; Priority; Disposition; Adjournment or Continuance.
Section 710.33 - Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity.
Section 710.37 - Termination of Rights of Putative Father.
Section 710.43 - Consent to Adoption; Persons Authorized to Execute.
Section 710.46 - Investigation; Considerations; Report; Waiver.
Section 710.48 - Repealed. 1980, Act 288, Eff. Oct. 17, 1980.
Section 710.52 - Supervision of Child; Reports.
Section 710.55a - Representation by Attorney.
Section 710.56a - Repealed. 2008, Act 331, Eff. Dec. 18, 2008.
Section 710.58 - Order of Adoption; Certified Copies.
Section 710.62 - Effect of Denying Order of Adoption.
Section 710.63 - Denial of Petition or Motion or Failure to Issue Order; Statement by Court.
Section 710.65 - Appeal to Court of Appeals; Staying Court Order Pending Appeal; Priority.
Section 710.69 - Violation of MCL 710.41 as Felony.
Section 710.70 - Prior Adoption Proceedings or Orders of Adoption.