Ind. Code § 31-19-6-2

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-19-6-2 - Response to search request

Not later than five (5) days after receiving a request under section 1 of this chapter, the Indiana department of health shall:

(1) submit an affidavit to the attorney or agency verifying whether a record of a paternity determination has been filed under IC 31-14-9-2 concerning the child; and

(2) search the putative father registry established by IC 31-19-5 and notify the attorney or agency, in compliance with IC 31-19-5-16 as to whether a putative father has:

(A) registered concerning the child; or

(B) filed a petition to establish paternity in relation to the child.

IC 31-19-6-2

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10.5(e).

Amended by P.L. 56-2023,SEC. 280, eff. 7/1/2023.

As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L. 58-2009, SEC.20.