{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8717","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8717","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. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 30.   (SB 1013)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>When any report or findings are submitted to the court by the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency, a copy of the report or findings, whether favorable or unfavorable, shall be given to the petitioner’s attorney in the proceeding, if the petitioner has an attorney of record, or to the petitioner.</p>","text":"When any report or findings are submitted to the court by the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency, a copy of the report or findings, whether favorable or unfavorable, shall be given to the petitioner’s attorney in the proceeding, if the petitioner has an attorney of record, or to the petitioner.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/agency-adoptions-8717","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}