Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "photographic identification" means an identification document that:
(1) shows the name of the individual to whom the document was issued;
(2) shows a photograph of the individual to whom the document was issued;
(3) includes an expiration date indicating that the document has not expired; and
(4) was issued by the United States or a state or territory of the United States.
(b) A discharge record is not a public record under IC 5-14-3. A county recorder may provide a certified copy of a discharge record only to the following persons:
(1) The veteran who is the subject of the discharge record if the veteran provides photographic identification.
(2) A person who provides photographic identification that identifies the person as a county or city service officer.
(3) A person who provides photographic identification that identifies the person as an employee of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.
(4) A person who:
(A) is a funeral director licensed under IC 25-15; and
(B) assists with the burial of the veteran who is the subject of the discharge record;
if the person provides photographic identification and the person's funeral director license.
(5) If the veteran who is the subject of the discharge record is deceased, the spouse or next of kin of the deceased, if the spouse or next of kin provides photographic identification and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.
(6) The following persons, if the person provides photographic identification:
(A) The attorney in fact of the person who is the subject of the discharge record, if the attorney in fact provides a copy of the power of attorney.
(B) The guardian of the person who is the subject of the discharge record, if the guardian of the person provides a copy of the court order appointing the guardian of the person.
(C) The personal representative of the estate of the deceased, if the person who is the subject of the discharge record is deceased and the personal representative of the estate provides a copy of the court order appointing the personal representative of the estate.
(c) To the extent technologically feasible, a county recorder shall take precautions to prevent the disclosure of a discharge record filed with the county recorder before May 15, 2007. After May 14, 2007, a county recorder shall ensure that a discharge record filed with the county recorder is maintained in a separate, confidential, and secure file.
(d) Disclosure of a discharge record by the county recorder under this section is subject to IC 5-14-3-10.
As added by P.L.174-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.103-2016, SEC.3.
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