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IN Code § 31-19-17-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 17. Preparation of Adoption History for Adoptive Parents|31-19-17-4. Summary of Social, Medical, Psychological, and Educational Records of Child

Sec. 4. The person, licensed child placing agency, or local office shall provide:(1) the prospective adoptive parent or the adoptive parent; and(2) upon request, an adoptee who:(A) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and(B) provides proof of identification;with a summary of other existing social, medical, psychological, and educational records concerning the child of which the person, agency, or local office has knowledge but does not have possession. If requested by a prospective adoptive parent, an adoptive parent, or an adoptee, the person, agency, or local office shall attempt to provide the prospective adoptive parent, the adoptive parent, or the adoptee with a copy of any social, medical, psychological, or educational record that is not in the possession of the person, agency, or local office, after identifying information has been excluded.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-31(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.24; P.L.100-2005, SEC.4; P.L.1-2006, SEC.498; P.L.131-2009, SEC.24; P.L.162-2011, SEC.19; P.L.128-2012, SEC.61.
IN Code § 31-19-17-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 17. Preparation of Adoption History for Adoptive Parents|31-19-17-5. Information of Social, Medical, Psychological, and Educational Records Concerning Child for Adoption Granted Before July 1, 1993; Excluding Information Identifying Birth Parent

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to an adoption that is granted before July 1, 1993.(b) Upon the request of an adoptee who:(1) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and(2) provides proof of identification;a person, a licensed child placing agency, or a local office shall provide to the adoptee available information of social, medical, psychological, and educational records and reports concerning the adoptee. The person, licensed child placing agency, or local office shall exclude from the records information that would identify the birth parents unless an adoptee already knows the identity of the birth parents.As added by P.L.100-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.499; P.L.58-2009, SEC.27; P.L.131-2009, SEC.25; P.L.1-2010, SEC.125; P.L.128-2012, SEC.62.
IN Code § 31-19-18-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-1. Administration of Adoption History Program

Sec. 1. The state registrar shall administer the adoption history program provided for in this chapter, IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-23, IC 31-19-25, and IC 31-19-25.5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-12.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.14.
IN Code § 31-19-18-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-2. Transmission of Identifying and Nonidentifying Information; Storage; Affirmation

Sec. 2. (a) The following persons may transmit identifying information and nonidentifying information to the state registrar for inclusion with the adoption history:(1) An adoptee who is an adult.(2) A birth parent.(3) An adoptive parent.(4) A pre-adoptive sibling who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.(5) The spouse or relative of a deceased adoptee.(6) The spouse or relative of a deceased birth parent.(b) The state registrar shall store all information received under this section in a manner that is readily recoverable.(c) Any transmission of information received under this section must include an affirmation by the person that:(1) the information is true or that the person believes the information to be true; and(2) the person is a person described in subsection (a).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-26.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.58-2009, SEC.28; P.L.191-2011, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-19-18-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-3. Voluntary Transmission of Medical Information; Storage; Affirmation

Sec. 3. (a) Any person may voluntarily transmit medical information to the state registrar for inclusion with the medical history.(b) The state registrar shall store all information received under this section in a manner that makes the information readily recoverable.(c) Any transmission of voluntary information must include an affirmation by the person that:(1) the information is true; or(2) the person believes the information is true.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-13.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-18-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-4. Publication of Availability of Adoption History Information; Public Service Announcements

Sec. 4. (a) The state registrar shall publicize the availability of the adoption history information, including the availability of the information under this chapter and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5.(b) The state registrar's publicity efforts must include periodic public service announcements regarding the availability of adoption history information.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-15.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.16.
IN Code § 31-19-18-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-5. Rules; Forms

Sec. 5. The state registrar:(1) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2; and(2) shall prescribe forms necessary;to implement this chapter, IC 31-19-12-5, and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-16.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.130-2005, SEC.10; P.L.191-2011, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-19-18-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-6. Adoption History Fund

Sec. 6. (a) The adoption history fund is established for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5. The state registrar shall administer the fund.(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from:(1) money in the fund; or(2) if revenues are insufficient, a supplemental appropriation.(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-3-4-14(e); 31-3-4-18.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-19-18-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 18. Establishment of Adoption History Program Administered by State Registrar; Adoption History Fund|31-19-18-7. Transmittal of False Adoption History Information

Sec. 7. A person who knowingly transmits false information to an adoption history commits a Class A misdemeanor.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-19(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-19-0.5 (2021)
2021 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

Sec. 0.5. (a) This section does not apply to a confidential intermediary appointed under IC 31-19-24.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) or (d), a person that is required to store, maintain, or release adoption records or other adoption information under IC 31-19-12-5, IC 31-19-17, IC 31-19-18, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5 shall store and maintain the adoption records or other adoption information for at least ninety-nine (99) years after the date the adoption was filed. Unless otherwise provided by law, the adoption records or other adoption information may be stored and maintained in an electronic or other format, including microfiche, microfilm, or a digital format.(c) A person who transfers adoption records or other adoption information to the state registrar or a transferee agency in accordance with IC 31-19-12-5 is not required to comply with the storage or maintenance requirements of subsection (b).(d) A person, including a court, who obtains custody of or jurisdiction over adoption records or other adoption information following the dissolution, sale, transfer, closure, relocation, or death of a person shall transfer the records or other information to the state registrar or a transferee agency in accordance with IC 31-19-12-5, unless the person wishes to store and maintain the records in accordance with subsection (b).As added by P.L.42-2009, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.19.
IN Code § 31-19-19-1 (2021)
2021 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|31-19-19-1. Court Files and Records

Sec. 1. (a) The following items are confidential:(1) A petition for adoption.(2) Reports of the investigation made under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal).(3) All other papers filed in connection with a petition for adoption.(4) The record of evidence of the hearing.(5) The decree made and entered by the court, including decrees in foreign adoptions filed under IC 31-19-28 (or IC 31-3-1-10 before its repeal).(b) The files and records of the court pertaining to the adoption proceedings:(1) shall be kept in the custody of the clerk of the court; and(2) are not open to inspection, except as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-19-2 (2021)
2021 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|31-19-19-2. Agency Files and Records

Sec. 2. (a) All files and records pertaining to the adoption proceedings in:(1) the local office;(2) the department; or(3) any of the licensed child placing agencies;are confidential and open to inspection only as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2), IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5.(b) The files and records described in subsection (a), including investigation records under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal):(1) are open to the inspection of the court hearing the petition for adoption; and(2) on order of the court, may be:(A) introduced into evidence; and(B) made a part of the record;in the adoption proceeding.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.25; P.L.100-2005, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.254; P.L.191-2011, SEC.20; P.L.128-2012, SEC.63.
IN Code § 31-19-19-3 (2021)
2021 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|31-19-19-3. Adoption History Information

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, the information located in the adoption history may not be disclosed under:(1) IC 5-14-3; or(2) any freedom of information:(A) legislation;(B) rules; or(C) practice.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-20.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-19-4 (2021)
2021 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|31-19-19-4. Confidentiality of Adoption Papers, Records, and Information; Disclosure Procedures

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.
IN Code § 31-19-19-5 (2021)
2021 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|31-19-19-5. Disclosure of Confidential Information; Offense; Discharge From Public Office

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.
IN Code § 31-19-20-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 20. Release of Medical History Information|31-19-20-1. Release of Medical History; Supplementation

Sec. 1. The state registrar:(1) shall release a copy of the medical history to any interested person;(2) may release a copy of the medical history to any person who satisfies the registrar that the person has a legitimate need; and(3) shall supplement the medical history with medical information received from any person.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-14(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-20-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 20. Release of Medical History Information|31-19-20-2. Request for Additional Medical History Information

Sec. 2. (a) Whenever the state registrar receives an inquiry for medical history information from an adoptee or adoptive parent and the state registrar reasonably believes that the medical history information available under section 1 of this chapter is incomplete, the state registrar shall request further medical history information concerning the adoptee from:(1) the hospital where the adoptee was born; and(2) the:(A) licensed child placing agency;(B) local office; and(C) attorney;that arranged the adoptee's adoptive placement.(b) A hospital, a licensed child placing agency, a local office, or an attorney that receives a request for medical information under subsection (a) shall release medical history information concerning the adoptee to the state registrar.(c) The state registrar shall release any additional medical history information received under subsection (b) to the adoptee or adoptive parent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-14(b), (c), (d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.26; P.L.128-2012, SEC.65.
IN Code § 31-19-20-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 20. Release of Medical History Information|31-19-20-3. Fees; Disposition

Sec. 3. (a) The state department of health may charge a reasonable fee for the state registrar's search for:(1) further medical history information under section 2(a) of this chapter; or(2) death certificates in the Indiana death registration system, including files sent through the STEVE system.(b) Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the adoption history fund established by IC 31-19-18-6 and must be used for the automation of adoption history information and death certificates and for improved service delivery.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-3-4-14(e); 31-3-4-28(k).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.190-2017, SEC.5.
IN Code § 31-19-20-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 20. Release of Medical History Information|31-19-20-4. Release of Medical Records by Provider

Sec. 4. IC 31-19-19, this chapter, and IC 31-19-23 through IC 31-19-25.5 do not restrict a provider (as defined in IC 16-18-2-295) from releasing medical records to an attorney or agency arranging an adoption if the provider receives the appropriate authorization under IC 16-39-1.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-32.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.23; P.L.3-2016, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-19-21-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-1. Consent; Contents

Sec. 1. (a) An:(1) adoptee who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; or(2) adoptive parent of an adoptee who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;may consent to the release of identifying information concerning the adoptee in a signed writing.(b) The consent described in subsection (a) must identify the persons to whom the information may be released.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(a), (b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.3-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-19-21-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-2. Modification or Withdrawal of Consent

Sec. 2. A consent made under this chapter (or IC 31-3-4-27 before its repeal) may be:(1) withdrawn; or(2) modified;in a signed writing.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-21-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-3. Manner of Release of Identifying and Nonidentifying Information

Sec. 3. A holder of information that receives a consent made under this chapter (or IC 31-3-4-27 before its repeal) may release identifying and nonidentifying information only in conformity with:(1) the last version of the consent filed with the holder; and(2) IC 31-19-24 through IC 31-19-25.5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.24; P.L.3-2016, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-19-21-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-4. Release After Consenting Person's Death

Sec. 4. A consenting person may restrict the consent to the release of the information only after the consenting person's death. The holder of the information may release the information in conformity with the consent only if proof of the consenting person's death is submitted to the holder.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(e).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-21-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-5. Errors in Execution of Consent Form

Sec. 5. The state registrar may contact an adoptee or adoptive parent who submits a written consent under this chapter that is:(1) incompletely; or(2) inaccurately;executed to inform the adoptee or adoptive parent regarding the error in the execution of the consent form.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(g).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.3-2016, SEC.10.
IN Code § 31-19-21-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-6. Storage and Indexing of Consents

Sec. 6. The following persons shall provide for the storage and indexing of consents made under this chapter to carry out IC 31-19-24 through IC 31-19-25.5:(1) The state registrar.(2) The department.(3) County offices of family and children.(4) Licensed child placing agencies.(5) Professional health care providers (as defined in IC 34-6-2-117).(6) Courts.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-27(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.160; P.L.145-2006, SEC.256; P.L.191-2011, SEC.25; P.L.3-2016, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-19-21-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 21. Consent to Release of Identifying Information|31-19-21-7. Sending Copy of Consent and Withdrawal or Modification of Consent to State Registrar

Sec. 7. The following persons shall send a copy of a consent for the release of identifying information and any signed writing that withdraws or modifies a consent for the release of identifying information received by the person to the state registrar:(1) The department.(2) A local office.(3) A licensed child placing agency.(4) A professional health care provider (as defined in IC 34-6-2-117).(5) An attorney.(6) A court.As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.66.
IN Code § 31-19-23-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 23. Release of Nonidentifying Information|31-19-23-1. Entities Required to Release Nonidentifying Information

Sec. 1. The following persons shall release nonidentifying information concerning an adoption in the entity's possession to any person described in IC 31-19-18-2(a) upon request:(1) The state registrar.(2) The department.(3) A local office.(4) A licensed child placing agency.(5) A professional health care provider (as defined in IC 34-6-2-117).(6) The attorney who arranged the adoption.(7) A court.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-29.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.162; P.L.145-2006, SEC.258; P.L.128-2012, SEC.72.
IN Code § 31-19-23-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 19. Family Law: Adoption|Chapter 23. Release of Nonidentifying Information|31-19-23-2. Access to Nonidentifying Adoption Information Regarding Child in Need of Services

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to an adopted child if:(1) the local office; or(2) the prosecuting attorney;has filed a petition alleging that the child is a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1.(b) The:(1) local office;(2) child's guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate; and(3) juvenile court;may have access to nonidentifying adoption information regarding the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-30.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.73.