All records regarding such adoption shall be confidential. Anyone violating or releasing information of a confidential nature, as contemplated by Sections 93-17-51 through 93-17-67 without the approval of the court with jurisdiction or the State Department of Public Welfare unless such release is made pursuant to Sections 93-17-201 through 93-17-223 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment of six (6) months, or both.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 17 - Adoption, Change of Name, and Legitimation of Children
Article 3 - Adoption Supplemental Benefits Law
§ 93-17-57. Supplemental benefits program; funding
§ 93-17-65. Promulgation of rules and regulations
§ 93-17-69. Financial support for nonrecurring adoption expenses under certain circumstances