Sec. 2. Not later than five (5) days after receiving a request under section 1 of this chapter, the Indiana department of health shall:

(1) submit an affidavit to the attorney or agency verifying whether a record of a paternity determination has been filed under IC 31-14-9-2 concerning the child; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-6-2

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) search the putative father registry established by IC 31-19-5 and notify the attorney or agency, in compliance with IC 31-19-5-16 as to whether a putative father has:

(A) registered concerning the child; or

(B) filed a petition to establish paternity in relation to the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10.5(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.58-2009, SEC.20; P.L.56-2023, SEC.280.