Response to search request

Sec. 2. Not later than five (5) days after receiving a request under section 1 of this chapter, the Indiana department of health shall: (1) submit an affidavit to the attorney or agency verifying whether a record of a paternity determination has been filed under IC 31-14-9-2 concerning the child; and (2) search the putative father registry established by IC 31-19-5 and notify the attorney or agency, in compliance with IC 31-19-5-16 as to whether a putative father has: (A) registered concerning the child; or (B) filed a petition to establish paternity in relation to the child. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10.5(e).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.58-2009, SEC.20; P.L.56-2023, SEC.280.