31-19-25-16. Search of death certificates

IN Code § 31-19-25-16 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 16. If an individual submits a request for the release of identifying information under section 2 of this chapter, the state registrar shall search the death certificates in the state registrar's possession regarding:

(1) a related adoptee:

(A) who has not submitted a consent for the release of information under IC 31-19-21; and

(B) whose consent is necessary before identifying information may be released to the individual who has submitted the request; or

(2) a birth parent who has filed a written nonrelease form (before July 1, 2018) or a contact preference form (after June 30, 2018).

As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.48. Amended by P.L.3-2016, SEC.24.