Sec. 6. A showing by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against a parent described in section 5(2)(A) of this chapter; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-3.5-6

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) the child was conceived as a result of the act of rape;

is prima facie evidence that termination of the parent-child relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the child is in the best interests of the child.

As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.