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After several months of spinning my wheels in a unsuccessful search, I have petitioned the court to open and release my adoption file and original birth certificate to me. I found out yesterday that a judge did in fact review my petition and now I need to file with the "county council". Then, I can resubmit my petition to the court along with proof that I filed with the county council. Has anyone heard of such a thing before? I am completely baffled. I don't know if this is standard procedure in California or what? I thought that it was completely at the judge's discretion whether or not to open adoption files. When I enquired about petitioning the court they didn't say a thing about a county council. Isn't the county council the board that decides how to spend county money (which roads to fix, etc.)? If you can offer insight, I would be extremely grateful.
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Dickons,
I spoke to some one from the court about this and she told me that the judge handlng my case wants the county council to informed so that they have an opportunity to reject of approve my file being opened. She said that she's only seen them object once before, so hopefully that means that I have a chance of getting this done. I'm still waiting to receive the paperwork about this from the courts. Of course, they are in no hurry.
I really find it ridiculous that I have to jump through all these hoops to get information that really is rightfully mine. Something needs to be done to put an end to sealed records.