Sec. 5. (a) An employer or any person administering adoption records who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
(1) discloses any confidential information relating to any adoption except as provided in IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5; or
(2) allows an employee to disclose any confidential information relating to any adoption except as provided in this chapter;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) If a public employee commits a violation described in subsection (a), the violation is cause for discharge.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-19(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.22.
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