CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION OVER ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

IC 31-19
    ARTICLE 19. FAMILY LAW: ADOPTION

IC 31-19-1
     Chapter 1. Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings

IC 31-19-1-1
Adoptions subject to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
    
Sec. 1. Except as provided in IC 31-28-4, the adoption of a child who is born in one (1) state by a person in another state is subject to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children under IC 31-28-4.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.244.

IC 31-19-1-2
Exclusive jurisdiction of probate court
    
Sec. 2. (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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.