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Dealing With a Serial Name Changer TN Office of Vital Records

Dealing With a Serial Name Changer TN Office of Vital Records. Ramona Lainhart, PhD Associate Director Tennessee Department of Health Division of Policy Planning and Assessment. Background History Dates, Background History Dates, number of changes, & jurisdictions where they occurred

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Dealing With a Serial Name Changer TN Office of Vital Records

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  1. Dealing With a Serial Name Changer TN Office of Vital Records Ramona Lainhart, PhD Associate Director Tennessee Department of Health Division of Policy Planning and Assessment

  2. Background History • Dates, Background History • Dates, number of changes, & jurisdictions where they occurred • Progression of changes

  3. VR takes notice & the “sniff” test • How and when it was brought to my attention • Quantity of certificates purchased each time • The Stall • Investigation by Registrar • Findings • Actions taken • Consultation w/TDH Office of General Counsel • TDH AG’s office • Further investigation & results • Motion to intervene • outcome

  4. Lessons Learned • How did it happen – Why was it allowed to happen? • Local Judicial system: oversight or just not paying attention? • What measures VR has put into place. • All requests for name changes/corrections are reviewed by State Registrar • Query system – previous history? • Consultation with OGC • Contact court of jurisdiction as needed • System alerts/flags implemented • Do not issue without Registrar’s or OCG approval

  5. BACKGROUND HISTORY – Subject born 6/1982 as R.C.A.

  6. The End Thank You Ramona Lainhart, PhD. Tennessee Department of Health Division of Policy Planning and Assessment

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