Indiana Statutes

§ 31-34-19-6 — Dispositional decree; considerations

Indiana § 31-34-19-6
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 19Dispositional Hearing

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Ind. Code § 31-34-19-6 (2026).

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(a)If consistent with the safety of the community and the best interest of the child, the juvenile court shall enter a dispositional decree that:
(1)is:
(A)in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
(B)close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
(2)least interferes with family autonomy;
(3)is least disruptive of family life;
(4)imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;
(5)provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(6)provides a reasonable opportunity for the child's parent who:
(A)is incarcerated; and
(B)has maintained a meaningful role in the child's life; to maint

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.22; P.L.258-2019, SEC.2; P.L.65-2023, SEC.2.

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