Indiana Statutes
§ 31-35-2-7 — Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
Indiana § 31-35-2-7
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 35JUVENILE LAW: TERMINATION OF
Ch. 2Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 31-35-2-7 (2026).
Text
(a)If a parent objects to the termination of the
parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint:
(1)a guardian ad litem;
(2)a court appointed special advocate; or
(3)both;
for the child.
(b)If a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate has
been appointed for the child under IC 31-34-10, the court may
reappoint the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to
represent and protect the best interests of the child in the termination
proceedings.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(d).]
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Related
In Re Invol. Term. of Parent-Child Rel.
755 N.E.2d 1090 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2001)
Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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