Section 9209 Of Chapter 7. Disclosure Of Information From California Family Law Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.
9209
. (a) Upon application by an Indian individual who has reached
the age of 18 years and who was the subject of an adoptive placement,
the court which entered the final decree of adoption shall inform
that individual of the tribal affiliation, if any, of the individual'
s biological parents and provide any other information as may be
necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individual's tribal
relationship, including, but not limited to, tribal membership rights
or eligibility for federal or tribal programs or services available
to Indians.
(b) If the court records contain an affidavit of the biological
parent or parents that their identity remain confidential, the court
shall inform the individual that the Secretary of the Interior may,
upon request, certify to the individual's tribe that the individual's
parentage and other circumstances of birth entitle the individual to
membership under the criteria established by the tribe.