Sec. 7.6. If a petitioner for adoption is charged with:

(1) a felony; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-2-7.6

  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children;

during the pendency of the adoption, the petitioner shall notify the court of the criminal charge in writing.

As added by P.L.200-1999, SEC.8.