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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 8. (a) The state registrar shall notify an adoptee who has submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter if:
(1) the state registrar is unable to identify or locate a pre-adoptive sibling; or
(2) a pre-adoptive sibling is deceased and had not submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter.
The state registrar shall provide information to the adoptee on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24. However, the state registrar may not release any information that may identify the pre-adoptive sibling under this section.
(b) The state registrar shall notify a pre-adoptive sibling who has submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter if:
(1) the state registrar is unable to identify or locate an adoptee; or
(2) an adoptee is deceased and had not submitted a request under section 2 of this chapter.
The state registrar shall provide information to the pre-adoptive sibling on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24. However, the state registrar may not release any information that may identify the adoptee under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-19-25.5-8 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-19-25-5-8/
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