IC 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

Sec. 6. 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.

As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.