Sec. 5. Evidence that a prior or subsequent act or omission by a parent, guardian, or custodian injured or neglected a child is admissible in proceedings alleging that a child is a child in need of services to show the following:
(1) Intent, guilty knowledge, the absence of mistake or accident, identification, the existence of a common scheme or plan, or other similar purposes.
(2) A likelihood that the act or omission of the parent, guardian, or custodian is responsible for the child's current injury or condition.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.160.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 12. Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence
31-34-12-1. Burden of Proof of Delinquent Act or Crime
31-34-12-2. Burden of Proof in Proceedings to Terminate Parental Rights
31-34-12-3. Burden of Proof in Other Cases
31-34-12-4. Presumption That Child Is Child in Need of Services
31-34-12-5. Admissibility of Evidence of Prior or Subsequent Acts or Omissions
31-34-12-6. Admissibility of Privileged Communications
31-34-12-7. Failure to Submit to Drug or Alcohol Test
31-34-12-8. Evidence of Financial Inability to Supply Food, Clothing, or Shelter