2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION OVER ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
IC 31-19ARTICLE 19. FAMILY LAW: ADOPTION
IC 31-19-1
Chapter 1. Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings
IC 31-19-1-1
Adoptions subject to Interstate Compact on the Placement of
Children
31-19-1-1 Sec. 1. Except as provided in IC 31-28-4, the adoption
of a child who is born in one (1) state by a person in another state is
subject to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children under
IC 31-28-4.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.145-2006,
SEC.244.
IC 31-19-1-2
Exclusive jurisdiction of probate court
31-19-1-2 Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to each Indiana county
that has a separate probate court.
(b) The probate court has exclusive jurisdiction in all adoption
matters.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
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