Sec. 4. (a) A parent who:
(1) is the victim of an act of rape; and
(2) is at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time the act of rape occurred;
may not file a petition for termination of the parent-child relationship under this chapter more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the birth of the child.
(b) A parent who:
(1) is the victim of an act of rape; and
(2) is less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time the act of rape occurred;
may not file a petition for termination of the parent-child relationship under this chapter more than two (2) years after reaching eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape
31-35-3.5-2. Jurisdiction of Probate Court
31-35-3.5-3. Petition to Terminate Parental Rights
31-35-3.5-4. Time Limits for Filing Petition
31-35-3.5-5. Contents of Petition
31-35-3.5-7. Termination of Parental Rights; Burden of Proof
31-35-3.5-8. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate