31-19-25.5-1. Application
Sec. 1. Except as provided under sections 6 and 7 of this chapter, this chapter applies to: (1) adoptees; and (2) pre-adoptive siblings; who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age. As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.
31-19-25.5-10. Errors in Execution of Request or Consent
Sec. 10. The state registrar may contact a person who submits a request or consent under this chapter that is incorrectly or incompletely executed to inform the person regarding the error in the execution of the request or consent. As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.
31-19-25.5-11. Fee for Actual Expenses
Sec. 11. The state department of health may charge a reasonable fee for actual expenses incurred in complying with this chapter. As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.
31-19-25.5-2. Request Release of Information to Adoptee or Pre-Adoptive Sibling
Sec. 2. (a) An adoptee may submit a written request to the state registrar that includes the following: (1) A statement that the adoptee has an interest in having contact with any pre-adoptive siblings of the adoptee. (2) A statement that authorizes the state registrar to release the name and present location of the adoptee […]
31-19-25.5-3. Determine if Adoptee and Pre-Adoptive Sibling Submitted Similar Requests
Sec. 3. (a) If an adoptee submits a written request to the state registrar under section 2 of this chapter, the state registrar shall determine whether the pre-adoptive sibling of the adoptee has submitted a similar request. (b) If a pre-adoptive sibling of an adoptee submits a written request to the state registrar under section […]
31-19-25.5-4. Repealed
As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.190-2017, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.3-2016, SEC.26.
31-19-25.5-5. Adoptions Filed After December 31, 1993; Requirements to Release Information of Adoptee and Pre-Adoptive Sibling; Search of Death Certificates; Nonrelease Form Filed by Birth Parent; Provide Information of Court Proceeding to Request Release of Adoption Information
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided under subsections (c) and (e), the state registrar shall release the name and address of a pre-adoptive sibling to an adoptee who submits a written request under section 2 of this chapter if: (1) the pre-adoptive sibling of the adoptee has submitted a written request under section 2 of […]
31-19-25.5-6. Pre-Adoptive Sibling or Adoptee Less Than 21 Years of Age; Provide Information of Court Proceeding to Request Release of Adoption Information; Release of Name and Address Prohibited
Sec. 6. (a) If: (1) an adoptee submits a request under section 2 of this chapter; and (2) the pre-adoptive sibling of the adoptee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; the state registrar shall notify the adoptee if the pre-adoptive sibling has been located and provide information on requesting the release of adoption […]
31-19-25.5-7. Adoptive Parents Request Information; Request or Consent of Adult Pre-Adoptive Sibling Required; Provide Information of Court Proceeding to Request Release of Adoption Information
Sec. 7. (a) The adoptive parents of an adoptee who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age may submit a written request for information concerning the identity and present location of any pre-adoptive siblings of the adoptee. (b) The state registrar shall release information concerning the name and present location of an adult pre-adoptive […]
31-19-25.5-8. Unable to Identify or Locate Pre-Adoptive Sibling or Deceased Cannot Be Identified or Located; Providing Information of Court Proceeding to Request Release of Adoption Information; Release of Information Prohibited
Sec. 8. (a) The state registrar shall notify an adoptee who has submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter if: (1) the state registrar is unable to identify or locate a pre-adoptive sibling; or (2) a pre-adoptive sibling is deceased and had not submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter. The […]
31-19-25.5-9. Withdrawal of Request or Consent
Sec. 9. A person may withdraw a: (1) request by the person submitted under section 2 of this chapter; or (2) consent by the person for the release of information under this chapter; by submitting to the state registrar a statement signed by the person withdrawing the request or consent. As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.