If:(1) an individual is convicted of the offense of:(A) murder (IC 35-42-1-1);(B) causing suicide (IC 35-42-1-2);(C) voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3);(D) involuntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-4);(E) rape (IC 35-42-4-1);(F) criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) (repealed);(G) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3);(H) child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4);(I) sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9); or(J) incest (IC 35-46-1-3); and(2) the victim of the offense:(A) was less than sixteen (16) years of age at the time of the offense; and(B) is:(i) the individual's biological or adoptive child; or(ii) the child of a spouse of the individual who has committed the offense;the attorney for the department, the child's guardian ad litem, or the court appointed special advocate may file a petition with the juvenile or probate court to terminate the parent-child relationship of the individual who has committed the offense with the victim of the offense, the victim's siblings, or any biological or adoptive child of that individual.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. se with the victim of the offense, the victim's siblings, or any biological or adoptive child of that individual.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.329; P.L.146-2008, SEC.618; P.L.158-2013, SEC.325; P.L.214-2013, SEC.27.
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