1. (a) Whenever a motion to contest an adoption is filed, the court shall, before entering a decree under IC 31-19-11 , set the matter for a hearing to contest the adoption.

2. (b) A court shall expedite a hearing under this section.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-6.3(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.89-2023, SEC.10.