(a) If:(1) an adoptee submits a request under section 2 of this chapter; and(2) the pre-adoptive sibling of the adoptee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;the state registrar shall notify the adoptee if the pre-adoptive sibling has been located and provide information on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24 to the adoptee. However, the state registrar may not release the name or address of the pre-adoptive sibling to the adoptee.(b) If:(1) a pre-adoptive sibling submits a request under section 2 of this chapter; and(2) the adoptee is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;the state registrar shall notify the pre-adoptive sibling if the adoptee has been located and provide information on requesting the release of adoption information under IC 31-19-24 to the pre-adoptive sibling. However, the state registrar may not release the name or address of the adoptee to the pre-adoptive sibling.As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.55.
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