{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8710.2","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8710.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS [8600. - 9212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Agency Adoptions [8700. - 8720.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 114.   (AB 991)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>In order to preclude the delays or denials described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/fam/8708\">8708</a>, the department shall establish a statewide exchange system that interjurisdictionally matches waiting children and approved adoptive families. The department may create a new statewide exchange system, modify an existing statewide exchange system, such as the photo-listing service described in Section <a href=\"/fam/8707\">8707</a>, or designate an existing exchange system, such as the Adoption Exchange Enhancement Program, as the statewide exchange system for purposes of this section.</p>","text":"In order to preclude the delays or denials described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 8708, the department shall establish a statewide exchange system that interjurisdictionally matches waiting children and approved adoptive families. The department may create a new statewide exchange system, modify an existing statewide exchange system, such as the photo-listing service described in Section 8707, or designate an existing exchange system, such as the Adoption Exchange Enhancement Program, as the statewide exchange system for purposes of this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/agency-adoptions-8710-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}