Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 19 > Chapter 1 – Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings
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§ 31-19-1-1 | Adoptions subject to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children |
§ 31-19-1-2 | Exclusive jurisdiction of probate court |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 19 > Chapter 1 - Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings
- 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