§ 31-35-1.5-1 Application of chapter
§ 31-35-1.5-2 Laws governing procedure
§ 31-35-1.5-3 Concurrent jurisdiction of probate and juvenile courts
§ 31-35-1.5-4 Filing of petition
§ 31-35-1.5-5 Form of petition
§ 31-35-1.5-6 Notice to unnamed or unknown putative parent
§ 31-35-1.5-7 Verification of notice publication
§ 31-35-1.5-8 Conditions under which parents’ consent implied
§ 31-35-1.5-9 Visitation or custody by parent after establishment of paternity or maternity
§ 31-35-1.5-10 Prohibition on court inquiry or investigation regarding parent
§ 31-35-1.5-11 Fees charged by child placing agency to prospective adoptive family

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 35 > Chapter 1.5 - Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving Safe Haven Infants

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5