Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-19-2-16

Sec. 16. (a) The circuit or superior court exercising jurisdiction over an adoption proceeding in any of the following counties shall establish a guardian ad litem pilot program to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of an incapacitated parent:

(b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem under this section if a parent of a child subject to a petition for adoption:

(c) The provisions of IC 31-32-3 concerning the:

of a guardian ad litem apply to a guardian ad litem appointed under this section.

(d) The cost and expenses incurred in connection with the appointment of a guardian ad litem are paid by the county upon order of the appointing court.

(e) This section expires July 1, 2026.