Indiana Statutes

§ 31-34-10-9 — Dispositional hearing; factfinding hearing; consent

Indiana § 31-34-10-9
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 10Initial Hearing on Child in Need of Services Petition

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Ind. Code § 31-34-10-9 (2026).

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(a)If the allegations of a petition have been admitted, the juvenile court may hold a dispositional hearing immediately after the initial hearing.
(b)If the allegations have been denied, the juvenile court may hold the factfinding hearing immediately after the initial hearing.
(c)The following persons must consent to holding a hearing under subsection (a) or (b) immediately after the initial hearing:
(1)The child if competent to do so.
(2)The child's:
(A)counsel;
(B)guardian ad litem;
(C)court appointed special advocate;
(D)parent;
(E)guardian; or
(F)custodian.
(3)The person representing the interests of the state. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(i).]

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Related

G.B. v. Dearborn County Division of Family & Children
754 N.E.2d 1027 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2001)
21 case citations
Miles v. Miami County Division of Family & Children
723 N.E.2d 956 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)
1 case citations
In Re CW
723 N.E.2d 956 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

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