Sec. 4. The court shall next inform the child, if the child is at an age of understanding, and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, if the person is present, of the following:
(1) The nature of the allegations in the petition.
(2) The dispositional alternatives available to the court if the child is adjudicated a child in need of services.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 10. Initial Hearing on Child in Need of Services Petition and Issuance of Summons
31-34-10-1. Application of Chapter
31-34-10-3. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
31-34-10-5. Duty to Inform Parent or Guardian of Estate of Effect of Adjudication
31-34-10-6. Admission or Denial of Allegations by Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-34-10-7. Child's Admission or Denial of Allegations
31-34-10-8. Procedure Following Admission of Allegations by Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-34-10-9. Dispositional Hearing; Factfinding Hearing; Consent