The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 197 authored by Sen. Head on copies of identifying adoption information. The bill provides that a person who is entitled to adoption information is also entitled to obtain copies of any identifying information to the individual from the court. It also makes a correction regarding exceptions to the release of identifying information. The bill … [Read more...] about Copies of identifying adoption information
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Child support modification
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 206 authored by Sen. M. Young on child support modification. The bill defines, for purposes of child support modification, an order with respect to child support and the appropriate timing for such requests. The 12-month period starts at the time of initial order or any future modification of child support. A representative from the Indiana … [Read more...] about Child support modification
2018 Legislative Session Digest
Civil Administration of overdose intervention drugs (S.E.A. 13, P.L. 4) Civil forfeiture (S.E.A. 99, P.L. 47) Scleral tattooing (S.E.A. 158, P.L. 50) Uniform business organizations (S.E.A. 180, P.L. 52) Emotional support animals (S.E.A. 240, P.L. 162) Order to repair tax sale property (S.E.A. 296, P.L. 99) Regulation of abortion and newborn safety devices (S.E.A. 340, P.L. … [Read more...] about 2018 Legislative Session Digest
Change of placement of a child in need of services
S.E.A. 128, P.L. 119 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires that, before changing the out-of-home placement of a child who has been in the same out-of-home placement for at least one year in a CHINS case, the Department of Child Services (department) must file a motion requesting a change in placement and provide notice to the persons affected. Sets forth the procedures for the department … [Read more...] about Change of placement of a child in need of services
Department of Child Services notifications for schools
S.E.A. 135, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires the Department of Child Services to notify the individual designated as the point of contact for a child's school within 72 hours if the child is removed from the child's home. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services notifications for schools