A biological mother of a child born out of wedlock has sole legal custody of the child, except as provided in IC 16-37-2-2.1 , and unless a statute or court order provides otherwise under the following:

1. (1) IC 12-26 (involuntary commitment of a child).
2. (2) IC 29-3 (guardianship and protective proceedings under the probate code).
3. (3) IC 31-14 (custody of a child born outside of a marriage).
4. (4) IC 31-34 (child in need of services).
5. (5) IC 31-37 (delinquent child).
6. (6) IC 35-46 (offenses against the family).
7. (7) IC 35-50 (criminal sentences).

8. (8) An order by a court that has jurisdiction over the child.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-19.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.25-2010, SEC.2.