Sec. 6. (a) If:
(1) an adoptee submits a request under section 2 of this chapter; and
(2) the pre-adoptive sibling of the adoptee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
the state registrar shall notify the adoptee if the pre-adoptive sibling has been located and provide information on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24 to the adoptee. However, the state registrar may not release the name or address of the pre-adoptive sibling to the adoptee.
(b) If:
(1) a pre-adoptive sibling submits a request under section 2 of this chapter; and
(2) the adoptee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
the state registrar shall notify the pre-adoptive sibling if the adoptee has been located and provide information on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24 to the pre-adoptive sibling. However, the state registrar may not release the name or address of the adoptee to the pre-adoptive sibling.
As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 25.5. Requests for Information Concerning Adoptees and Pre-Adoptive Siblings
31-19-25.5-2. Request Release of Information to Adoptee or Pre-Adoptive Sibling
31-19-25.5-3. Determine if Adoptee and Pre-Adoptive Sibling Submitted Similar Requests
31-19-25.5-9. Withdrawal of Request or Consent