Indiana Code 31-33-26-17. Name changes
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Sec. 17. (a) If a court grants a name change under IC 34-28-2 (or IC 34-4-6 before its repeal) to a person:
(2) whose name is maintained within the index in accordance with this chapter;
(1) against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-33-26-17
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- index: refers to the child protection index established under section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 31-33-26-1
the person must notify the department regarding the name change not more than ten (10) business days after the court enters a decree changing the person’s name.
(b) The notice under subsection (a) must include a copy of the decree of the court that changes the name of the person, certified under the seal of the clerk of court.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.67.