Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2018. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2018.

1. (1) a death certificate;
2. (2) an obituary;
3. (3) STEVE files obtained directly from another state; or

4. (4) any other form of evidence approved by the state department of health;

   indicating that a birth parent is deceased to the person releasing the identifying information for each birth parent who is named on the adoptee's original birth certificate.

5. (b) The consent of an adoptee is not required for the release of identifying information under this chapter if the individual requesting the release of identifying information under section 2 of this chapter submits:

   1. (1) the death certificate of the adoptee;
   2. (2) an obituary for the adoptee;
   3. (3) records from the STEVE system; or

   4. (4) any other form of evidence approved by the state department of health;

      indicating that the adoptee is deceased to the person releasing the identifying information.

      [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-28(c).]

Sec. 3. (a) The consent of a birth parent is not required for release of identifying information under this chapter if the individual requesting the release of the identifying information under section 2 of this chapter submits:

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.29; P.L.190-2017, SEC.6.