Sec. 8. The report and recommendation of the licensed child placing agency or local office are not binding on the court but are advisory only.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-4(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.43; P.L.131-2009, SEC.21; P.L.128-2012, SEC.53.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 8. Supervision of Child by Licensed Child Placing Agency
31-19-8-1. Period of Supervision as Prerequisite to Adoption
31-19-8-2. Supervision Period; Waiver of Supervision Period
31-19-8-3. List of Licensed Child Placing Agencies and Local Offices of the Department
31-19-8-4. List of Approved Supervising Agencies
31-19-8-5. Agency Report and Recommendation; Filing Requirements; Waiver of Report
31-19-8-7. Summary Consideration of Agency's Report; Continuance
31-19-8-8. Agency Report and Recommendation; Nonbinding on Court