Sec. 4. All papers, records, and information pertaining to the adoption, whether part of:
(1) the permanent record of the court; or
(2) a file in:
(A) the division of vital records;
(B) the department or local office;
(C) a licensed child placing agency; or
(D) a professional health care provider (as defined in IC 34-6-2-117);
are confidential and may be disclosed only in accordance with IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-25.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.159; P.L.100-2005, SEC.7; P.L.145-2006, SEC.255; P.L.191-2011, SEC.21; P.L.128-2012, SEC.64.
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