Sec. 13. All hearings held in proceedings under this chapter shall be held in closed court without admittance of any person other than:

(1) essential officers of the court;

(2) the parties;

(3) witnesses;

(4) counsel;

(5) persons who have not previously consented to the adoption but are required to consent to the adoption; and

(6) representatives of the agencies present to perform their official duties.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-24.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.