Welcome to the Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court
Adoption
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I have an attorney?
- Yes. Due to complex legal matters involved in adoption proceedings it is recommended that individuals seek legal counsel.
- Must I Appear in Court?
- Yes. It is mandatory, whether adopting through an agency or independently, that the person adopting and the child or children sought to be adopted appear before the Probate Court for final hearing.
- How Do I Access My Adoption Records?
- Adoption files are confidential and closed to the public.
- The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, houses birth and adoption records of persons born in Ohio and adopted anywhere in the United States.