Indiana Statutes

§ 31-19-1-2 — Exclusive jurisdiction of probate court

Indiana § 31-19-1-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 19FAMILY LAW: ADOPTION
Ch. 1Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings

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Ind. Code § 31-19-1-2 (2026).

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(a)This section applies to each Indiana county that has a separate probate court.
(b)The probate court has exclusive jurisdiction in all adoption matters. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-3-1-1(a) part 31-3-1-11 part.]

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Legislative History

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

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