31-19-2-7.6. Notification of criminal charge while adoption pending

IN Code § 31-19-2-7.6 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 7.6. If a petitioner for adoption is charged with:

(1) a felony; or

(2) a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children;

during the pendency of the adoption, the petitioner shall notify the court of the criminal charge in writing.

As added by P.L.200-1999, SEC.8.