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31-34-18-1. Predispositional report; recommendation of care, treatment, or rehabilitation of child; alternative reports

IN Code § 31-34-18-1 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1. (a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need of services, the juvenile court shall order the department or a caseworker to prepare a predispositional report that contains a:

(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement; and

(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.

(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for consideration by the court:

(1) The child.

(2) The child's:

(A) parent;

(B) guardian;

(C) guardian ad litem;

(D) court appointed special advocate; or

(E) custodian.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.597.

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