Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-4B-05 - Agreements with confidential intermediaries(a) An individual who applies for search, contact, and reunion services shall execute a written agreement with a confidential intermediary concerning the provision of search, contact, and reunion services.(b)(1)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the confidential intermediary may charge the individual a reasonable fee for search, contact, and reunion services.(ii) The overall amount of fees collected may not exceed the costs of providing the services.(2) The confidential intermediary may not charge a director of a local department who applies for search, contact, and reunion services on behalf of a minor in out-of-home placement the fee described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.(c) The confidential intermediary shall promptly:(1) file the executed agreement with the Director; and(2) attempt to contact the adopted individual, the biological parent, or the sibling sought by the applicant.