Ind. Code § 31-19-22-6
Deceased nonconsenting adoptee or birth parent; release of identifying information
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.31; P.L.190-2017, SEC.8.
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2018. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2018.
Sec. 6. If, upon searching the death certificates and the STEVE system under section 4 of this chapter, the state registrar finds that the adoptee or birth parent who has not yet submitted a written consent is deceased, the state registrar shall inform the individual who submitted the request of the death and:
- (1) may not release identifying information if additional consent is required by this chapter; and
(2) may release identifying information if additional consent is not required by this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-28(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.31; P.L.190-2017, SEC.8.