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From: Iris Jones <>
Subject: DHS UPDATE
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:13:43 -0800


Callifornia DHS UPDATE: Department of Health Services Public Count
will be closed as of November 25, 2003 due to Budget Cuts. Officially,
last Friday, the administrative order was announced that the Counter
will be closed to walk-in applications for vital records and six
Department employees will be reassigned.

Budget 'cuts to the bone' are cited as the reason the Department of
Health Services management has decided that the Public Counter should
be closed, in spite of the fact that this is one of the operations
that brings revenue into the Department. The reasons, we can all
speculate upon, but the fact is that this move will not only affect
genealogist and researchers, but the public in general. This includes
those who need to obtain birth certificates for children beginning
school, college registration, and passports. The one light at the end
of the tunnel is that most California County offices will continue to
be open for walk-in requests for birth, death, marriage, divorce
documents. The Dapartment states that the turn-around time will be
four weeks.

What, if anything, can be done about this remains to be seen. It is
hopeful that with the change of Administration in the Governor's
office and new appointees, we may see changes in policy. At this
point we can only wait and see. We will continue to monitor the
situation. If and when efforts on our part could make a difference, I
will let you know. I will stay on top of this problem.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE Has Moved to a New Location:
The new mailing address for the Dept. of Health Service, Office of
Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P. O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
and it is located at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1110 - First
Floor. For information and order forms see <http/www.dhs.gov.ca>.
---November 15, 2003, Iris Carter Jones, Council Legislative Director.


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Iris Carter Jones
Join us - "A Golden Prospect"
NGS Conference in the States
In Sacramento, California
19-22 May 2004
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Iris Carter Jones
Join us - "A Golden Prospect"
NGS Conference in the States
In Sacramento, California
19-22 May 2004
www.sacvalleygenes.org


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