Indiana Statutes
§ 31-35-3.5-6 — Commission of rape is prima facie evidence that termination of parental rights is in the best interests of a child conceived as a result of the rape
Indiana § 31-35-3.5-6
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 35JUVENILE LAW: TERMINATION OF
Ch. 3.5Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 31-35-3.5-6 (2026).
Text
A showing by clear and convincing evidence that:
(1)the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against a
parent described in section 5(2)(A) of this chapter; and
(2)the child was conceived as a result of the act of rape;
is prima facie evidence that termination of the parent-child relationship
between the alleged perpetrator and the child is in the best interests of
the child.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
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Bluebook (online)
Indiana § 31-35-3.5-6, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/in/31-35-3.5-6.