Indiana Code 31-19-7-1. Prior written approval of placements; criminal history checks
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), before giving prior written approval for placement in a proposed adoptive home of a child, a licensed child placing agency or the department of child services shall conduct a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2-22.5) concerning the proposed adoptive parent and any other person who is currently residing in the proposed adoptive home.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-7-1
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(d) A licensed child placing agency or the department of child services is not required to conduct a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2-22.5) if a prospective adoptive parent provides the licensed child placing agency or the local office with the results of a criminal history check conducted:
(1) in accordance with IC 31-9-2-22.5; and
(2) not more than one (1) year before the date on which the licensed child placing agency or the local office provides written approval for the placement.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.93; P.L.145-2006, SEC.247; P.L.138-2007, SEC.37; P.L.128-2012, SEC.48.