Indiana Statutes
§ 31-33-8-16 — Voluntary service referral agreements
Indiana·Art. 33 JUVENILE LAW: REPORTING AND·Ch. 8 Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or
After an investigation by the department that
a child is a child in need of services, but before petitioning the juvenile
court for a dispositional decree or implementing a program of informal
adjustment, the department may enter into a voluntary service referral
agreement with the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. Under the
terms of the agreement, the parent, guardian, or custodian shall
successfully participate in and complete any family or rehabilitative
services recommended by the department. If a person who enters into
an agreement under this subsection fails to substantially carry out the
terms of the agreement the department shall terminate the agreement.
The department shall provide notice to the juvenile court of any
voluntary service referral agreement entered into under th
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.239.
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