Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders
31-17-2-9. Court Interview of Child in Chambers

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.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights

Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders

31-17-2-1. Jurisdiction

31-17-2-2. Application of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure

31-17-2-3. Commencement of Proceeding

31-17-2-4. Repealed

31-17-2-5. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition

31-17-2-6. Hearing

31-17-2-7. Court to Determine Law and Facts

31-17-2-8. Custody Order

31-17-2-8.1. "Disability"; Custody

31-17-2-8.3. Supervised Parenting Time; Conviction of Crime Involving Domestic or Family Violence; Batterer's Intervention Program

31-17-2-8.5. Consideration of De Facto Custodian Factors

31-17-2-9. Court Interview of Child in Chambers

31-17-2-10. Professional Personnel; Court Consultation; Cross-Examination

31-17-2-11. Temporary Custodian

31-17-2-12. Investigation and Report Concerning Custodial Arrangements for Child

31-17-2-13. Joint Legal Custody; Finding Required for Award

31-17-2-14. Joint Legal Custody; Division of Physical Custody

31-17-2-15. Joint Legal Custody; Matters Considered in Making Award

31-17-2-16. Counseling for Child

31-17-2-17. Custodian May Determine Child's Upbringing

31-17-2-18. Continuing Supervision

31-17-2-19. Travel and Other Expenses of Witnesses

31-17-2-20. Confidentiality of Interview, Report, or Investigation

31-17-2-21. Modification of Child Custody Order

31-17-2-21.1. Delegation of Parenting Time During Deployment; Automatically Terminates Upon Return

31-17-2-21.2. Military Duties; Expedited Hearing; Allow Evidence by Electronic Means

31-17-2-21.3. Parent's Active Duty Service Not a Factor; Temporary Modification of Custody

31-17-2-21.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee

31-17-2-21.7. Security, Bond, or Guarantee; Determinations

31-17-2-21.8. Parenting Time; Drug Testing

31-17-2-22. Custodial Parent's Violation of Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order Considered in Custody Modification

31-17-2-23. Repealed

31-17-2-24. Notice of Passport Application for Child

31-17-2-25. Petition for Emergency Placement With Person Other Than Noncustodial Parent; Hearing

31-17-2-26. Submissions to the Court; Court Requests for Information