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ID S1315
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 39-250 to allow applicants whose vital record amendments are administratively denied to petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order establishing facts necessary for the requested amendment.
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Amends Section 39-267 to establish that court orders following procedures in new Section 39-278 constitute acceptable evidence for establishing delayed birth or death certificates.
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Creates new Section 39-278 establishing court procedures for delayed registration or amendment of vital records after exhaustion of administrative remedies, requiring verified petitions with specific allegations and evidentiary documents.
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Court must provide the state registrar at least 14 days' notice of hearing by certified mail and allow the registrar to appear and present evidence.
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Court orders granting delayed registration or amendments do not alter standard fees charged by the registrar or administrative timeframes for completing the amendment.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to vital statistics to provide that an applicant has the right to petition a court for an order establishing certain facts for amending a vital record under certain circumstances; to provide that an order entered following certain procedure shall be acceptable evidence for establishing a delayed certificate of birth or death; and to provide procedure for a court order for delayed registration or amendment of vital record.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 78 Effective: 07/01/10
3/24/2010