Indiana Code 31-19-19-5. Disclosure of confidential information; offense; discharge from public office
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Sec. 5. (a) An employer or any person administering adoption records who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
(2) allows an employee to disclose any confidential information relating to any adoption except as provided in this chapter;
(1) discloses any confidential information relating to any adoption except as provided in IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) If a public employee commits a violation described in subsection (a), the violation is cause for discharge.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-19(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.22.