Ind. Code § 24-4-23-17

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 24-4-23-17

In an action filed under sections 11, 12, 13, and 15 of this chapter, the verification information of a minor who accessed the adult oriented website shall remain confidential. The clerk of the court shall place all records of the minor who accessed the adult oriented website in an envelope marked "confidential" inside the court's file pertaining to the minor. Records placed in the confidential envelope may only be released to:

(1) the judge or any authorized staff member;

(2) a party and the party's attorney;

(3) the parents of a minor who accessed the adult oriented website; or

(4) any person having a legitimate interest in the work of the court or in a particular case as determined by the presiding judge or their successor who shall consider the best interests, safety, and welfare of the minor.

IC 24-4-23-17

Added by P.L. 98-2024,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.