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

IN Code § 31-35-2-7 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 7. (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).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.