31-17-2-9. Court interview of child in chambers

IN Code § 31-17-2-9 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 9. (a) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child's wishes.

(b) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If counsel is present:

(1) a record may be made of the interview; and

(2) the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of appeal.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-21(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.