(a) All files and records pertaining to the adoption proceedings in:(1) the local office;(2) the department; or(3) any of the licensed child placing agencies;are confidential and open to inspection only as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2), IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5.(b) The files and records described in subsection (a), including investigation records under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal):(1) are open to the inspection of the court hearing the petition for adoption; and(2) on order of the court, may be:(A) introduced into evidence; and(B) made a part of the record;in the adoption proceeding.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.25; P.L.100-2005, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.254; P.L.191-2011, SEC.20; P.L.128-2012, SEC.63.
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