Indiana § 31-19-11-7 - Forward copy of adoption decree
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§ 31-19-11-7. Forward copy of adoption decree
Sec. 7. If a court determines that an adopted child is the subject of an order to pay child support or to provide medical support being enforced by the state under IC 31-25-4-13.1, the court shall direct the clerk of the court to forward a certified copy of the adoption decree to all the following:
(1) The court with jurisdiction over the child support order.
(2) The clerk of the court in which the child support order resides.
(3) The prosecuting attorney enforcing the child support order, if the order is enforced through the Title IV-D child support program.
As added by P.L.206-2015, SEC.55.
IC 31-19-12Chapter 12. Record of Adoption
31-19-12-1Records 31-19-12-2Information for new birth records 31-19-12-3Forwarding of records and reports to Indiana department of health 31-19-12-3.5Processing a birth certificate; requirements 31-19-12-4Adoption records for individuals born outside Indiana 31-19-12-5Transfer of adoption records to state registrar
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 31-19-11-7 ("Forward copy of adoption decree") 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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