Indiana § 11-8-8-16 - Name changes
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 11-8-8-16 — Name changes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-8-8-16. Name changes
Sec. 16. (a) A sex or violent offender who is required to register under this chapter may not petition for a change of name under IC 34-28-2.
(b) If a sex or violent offender who is required to register under this chapter changes the sex or violent offender's name due to marriage, the sex or violent offender must register with the local law enforcement authority not more than seven (7) days after the name change.
As added by P.L.140-2006, SEC.13 and P.L.173-2006, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.216-2007, SEC.24.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 11-8-8-16
What does Indiana Code § 11-8-8-16 cover?
Section 11-8-8-16 ("Name changes") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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