Sec. 4. If the state or a political subdivision of the state pays the initial costs of blood testing or genetic testing in a paternity action, the state or political subdivision may recover those costs from an individual found to be the biological parent of the child in the action. The court shall determine the manner in which reimbursement for the costs is to be made.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.44-2003, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity
Chapter 6. Blood Testing in Paternity Actions
31-14-6-0.1. Effect of Certain Amendments to Chapter on Certain Court Orders
31-14-6-1. Blood or Genetic Testing
31-14-6-2. Objections and Admissibility
31-14-6-3. Test Results; Effect; Admissibility
31-14-6-4. Costs of Blood or Genetic Testing
31-14-6-5. Chain of Custody of Blood or Genetic Specimens Taken for Testing