Petition To Access Adoption Case Records {ADO-601}

ADO601 - PETITION TO ACCESS ADOPTION CASE RECORDS. This form is used in the State of Minnesota by individuals seeking access to records related to an adoption case, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 259.61 and Rule 7.02 of the Rules of Adoption Procedure. The petitioner must state their identity and relationship to the adopted person—such as being the adopted person, a biological or adoptive parent, or a sibling—and provide as much information as possible about the adoption, including the names of the adopted person and their biological and adoptive parents, the date and location of the adoption, and the specific records requested (such as the adoption petition, order, or tribal affiliation). The petitioner must also explain why their need for the information outweighs the importance of maintaining confidentiality. The form must be signed under penalty of perjury and submitted to the district court in the county where the adoption occurred or is believed to have occurred. www.FormsWorkflow.com