Indiana Statutes
§ 31-34-12-2 — Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights
Indiana § 31-34-12-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 12Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence
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Ind. Code § 31-34-12-2 (2026).
Text
Except as provided in IC 31-35-2-4.5(d), a
finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must be based upon
clear and convincing evidence.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a)
part.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.35-1998,
SEC.8.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-10-1-1
Purpose of recodification act§ 31-10-1-2
Statutory construction§ 31-10-1-3
Effect on existing rights and liabilities§ 31-10-1-5
References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7
References to rules§ 31-10-2-1
Policy and purpose§ 31-10-2-3
Rights of persons with a disability§ 31-11-0.1-1
"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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