Sec. 1. (a) The following items are confidential:
(1) A petition for adoption.
(2) Reports of the investigation made under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal).
(3) All other papers filed in connection with a petition for adoption.
(4) The record of evidence of the hearing.
(5) The decree made and entered by the court, including decrees in foreign adoptions filed under IC 31-19-28 (or IC 31-3-1-10 before its repeal).
(b) The files and records of the court pertaining to the adoption proceedings:
(1) shall be kept in the custody of the clerk of the court; and
(2) are not open to inspection, except as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 19. Confidentiality Requirements for Adoption History and Other Adoption Records
31-19-19-0.5. Storing and Maintaining Adoption Records or Other Adoption Information
31-19-19-1. Court Files and Records
31-19-19-2. Agency Files and Records
31-19-19-3. Adoption History Information
31-19-19-4. Confidentiality of Adoption Papers, Records, and Information; Disclosure Procedures
31-19-19-5. Disclosure of Confidential Information; Offense; Discharge From Public Office