Sec. 6. Except if a petition is filed under IC 31-34-1-6 or IC 31-34-1-3.5, the juvenile court shall determine whether the parent, guardian, or custodian admits or denies the allegations of the petition. A failure to respond constitutes a denial.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.46-2016, SEC.11.
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