Indiana Statutes
§ 31-34-9-7 — Parties to juvenile law proceedings; rights of parties
Indiana § 31-34-9-7
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 9Filing of Petition Alleging That Child Is Child in Need
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 31-34-9-7 (2026).
Text
The:
(1)child;
(2)child's parents, guardian, or custodian;
(3)department; and
(4)guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate;
are parties to the proceedings described in the juvenile law and have all
rights of parties under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, including
rights of discovery, subpoena, examination of witnesses, and
presentation of evidence at any hearing, including a fact finding
hearing.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(g).]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006,
SEC.295; P.L.179-2025, SEC.13.
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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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