Sec. 2. (a) All files and records pertaining to the adoption proceedings in: (1) the local office; (2) the department; or (3) any of the licensed child placing agencies; are confidential and open to inspection only as provided in IC 31-19-13-2 (2), IC 31-19-17 , this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5 . (b) The files and records described in subsection (a), including investigation records under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal): (1) are open to the inspection of the court hearing the petition for adoption; and (2) on order of the court, may be: (A) introduced into evidence; and (B) made a part of the record; in the adoption proceeding. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-5.]
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