§ 31-34-18-1 — Predispositional report; recommendation of care, treatment, or rehabilitation of child; alternative reports

Indiana § 31-34-18-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 34: JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
• Ch. 18: Predispositional Report

Text

(a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need
of services, the juvenile court shall order the department or a
caseworker to prepare a predispositional report that contains a:
(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment,
rehabilitation, or placement; and
(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or
placement of the child.
(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for
consideration by the court:
(1) The child.
(2) The child's:
(A) parent;
(B) guardian;
(C) guardian ad litem;
(D) court appointed special advocate; or
(E) custodian.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(a)
part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.597.