Sec. 16. After an investigation by the department that a child is a child in need of services, but before petitioning the juvenile court for a dispositional decree or implementing a program of informal adjustment, the department may enter into a voluntary service referral agreement with the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. Under the terms of the agreement, the parent, guardian, or custodian shall successfully participate in and complete any family or rehabilitative services recommended by the department. If a person who enters into an agreement under this subsection fails to substantially carry out the terms of the agreement the department shall terminate the agreement. The department shall provide notice to the juvenile court of any voluntary service referral agreement entered into under this subsection.
As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.239.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 8. Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
31-33-8-2. Investigations by Law Enforcement Agencies
31-33-8-3. Photographs and X-Rays
31-33-8-4. Notice to Prosecuting Attorney of Reports Involving Child's Death
31-33-8-5. Forwarding Copies of Reports to Prosecuting Attorney
31-33-8-6. Investigatory Duties of Department of Child Services; Purpose
31-33-8-7.5. Reporting of Observed or Suspected Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, or Neglect
31-33-8-8. Order for Child's Immediate Removal; Preparation of Investigative Report
31-33-8-9. Provision of Copies of Investigative Report by Department of Child Services
31-33-8-10. Provision of Information and Copies of Investigative Report by Law Enforcement Agency
31-33-8-11. Law Enforcement Agency's Duty to Release Information to Department of Child Services
31-33-8-12. Classifying Reports as Substantiated or Unsubstantiated
31-33-8-13. Court Findings to Be Entered in the Child Protection Index