Indiana Statutes

§ 31-37-18-6 — Dispositional decree; factors

Indiana·Art. 37 JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY·Ch. 18 Dispositional Hearing

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; and
(5)provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(e) part.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.33.

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