Sec. 16. If an individual submits a request for the release of identifying information under section 2 of this chapter, the state registrar shall search the death certificates in the state registrar's possession regarding:
(1) a related adoptee:
(A) who has not submitted a consent for the release of information under IC 31-19-21; and
(B) whose consent is necessary before identifying information may be released to the individual who has submitted the request; or
(2) a birth parent who has filed a written nonrelease form (before July 1, 2018) or a contact preference form (after June 30, 2018).
As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.48. Amended by P.L.3-2016, SEC.24.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
31-19-25-1. Application of Chapter
31-19-25-2. Requirements for Release of Identifying Information
31-19-25-2.5. Release Prohibited; Request Information; Affidavit
31-19-25-3. Contact Preference Form; Filing; Duration; Withdrawal; Effect of Consent
31-19-25-3.5. Sending Copy of Contact Preference Form to State Registrar
31-19-25-4.6. Contact Preference Form; Contents; Identification; Duration; Changing Preference
31-19-25-11. Storage and Indexing of Requests and Contact Preference Forms
31-19-25-12. Errors in Execution of Forms
31-19-25-15. Consent Not Required
31-19-25-16. Search of Death Certificates
31-19-25-17. Deceased Adoptee or Birth Parent; Release of Identifying Information
31-19-25-18. Request to Contact Adoptee
31-19-25-18.5. Contact and Disclosure Prohibited
31-19-25-19. Contact; Disclosure of Identifying Information; Written Consent
31-19-25-20. Fee for Services; Fee for Actual Expenses
31-19-25-21. Client Consent Required for Release of Identifying Information by Attorney; Court Order