Indiana Code 31-19-23-2. Access to nonidentifying adoption information regarding child in need of services

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to an adopted child if:

(1) the local office; or

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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
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

(2) the prosecuting attorney;

has filed a petition alleging that the child is a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1.

(b) The:

(1) local office;

(2) child’s guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate; and

(3) juvenile court;

may have access to nonidentifying adoption information regarding the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-30.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.73.