Section 31-19-19-2 - Agency files and records(a) All files and records pertaining to the adoption proceedings in: (3) any of the licensed child placing agencies; are confidential and open to inspection only as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2), IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5.
(b) The files and records described in subsection (a), including investigation records under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal): (1) are open to the inspection of the court hearing the petition for adoption; and(2) on order of the court, may be: (A) introduced into evidence; and(B) made a part of the record; in the adoption proceeding.
Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.
Amended by P.L. 128-2012, SEC. 63, eff. 7/1/2012.Amended by P.L. 191-2011, SEC. 20, eff. 7/1/2011.As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L. 197-1997, SEC.25; P.L. 100-2005, SEC.6; P.L. 145-2006, SEC.254.