Ind. Code § 31-19-16.5-2
Determination by court; considerations
Indiana · Indiana Code Title 31 — Family Law and Juvenile Law · Status: effective
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- Ind. Code § 31-19-16.5-2, Determination by court; considerations, Indiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1669996
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Sec. 2. In making its determination under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall consider any relevant evidence, including the following:
(1) A recommendation made by a licensed child placing agency sponsoring the adoption.
(2) A recommendation made by the adopted child's court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem.
(3) A recommendation made by the local office or other agency that prepared a report of its investigation and its recommendation as to the advisability of the adoption under IC 31-19-8-5.
(4) Wishes expressed by the adopted child or adoptive parents.