Indiana § 31-33-26-17 Name changes

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-33-26-17 — Name changes

Indiana § 31-33-26-17

Art. 33JUVENILE LAW: REPORTING AND

Ch. 26Child Protection Index

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Ind. Code § 31-33-26-17 (2026).

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(a)If a court grants a name change under IC 34-28-2 (or IC 34-4-6 before its repeal) to a person:

(1)against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated; and

(2)whose name is maintained within the index in accordance with this chapter; the person must notify the department regarding the name change not more than ten (10) business days after the court enters a decree changing the person's name.

(b)The notice under subsection (a) must include a copy of the decree of the court that changes the name of the person, certified under the seal of the clerk of court.

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(a) If a court grants a name change under
IC 34-28-2 (or IC 34-4-6 before its repeal) to a person:
(1) against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been
substantiated; and
(2) whose name is maintained within the index in accordance with
this chapter;
the person must notify the department regarding the name change not
more than ten (10) business days after the court enters a decree
changing the person's name.
(b) The notice under subsection (a) must include a copy of the
decree of the court that changes the name of the person, certified under
the seal of the clerk of court.