Indiana § 31-35-2-7 Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-35-2-7 — Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate

Indiana·Art. 35 JUVENILE LAW: TERMINATION OF·Ch. 2 Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a

(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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(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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