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31-34-18-1.1. Consultation with experts; participants in conference

IN Code § 31-34-18-1.1 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1.1. (a) The person preparing the report under section 1 of this chapter:

(1) may; or

(2) if directed by the court, shall;

confer with individuals who have expertise in professional areas related to the child's needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement for a child in need of services.

(b) A conference held under this section may include representatives of the following:

(1) The child's school.

(2) The probation department.

(3) The department.

(4) A community mental health center located in the child's county of residence.

(5) A community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities center located in the child's county of residence.

(6) Other persons as the court may direct.

As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.307; P.L.117-2015, SEC.40.

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