Sec. 6. (a) This section applies whenever a child who was born out of wedlock is:
(1) or is alleged to be a child in need of services; and
(2) under the supervision of the department or a local office as a result of a court ordered out-of-home placement.
(b) The department or the local office may refer a child's case to the local prosecuting attorney's office for the filing of a paternity action if the:
(1) identity of the alleged father is known; and
(2) department or the local office reasonably believes that establishing the paternity of the child would be beneficial to the child.
The local prosecuting attorney's office shall file a paternity action regarding each case that is referred under this subsection.
As added by P.L.103-1997, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.305; P.L.128-2012, SEC.162; P.L.150-2018, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
31-34-15-1. Requirement of Case Plan
31-34-15-2. Time for Completion
31-34-15-3. Provision of Copy of Completed Case Plan
31-34-15-5. Cooperation in Development of Plan
31-34-15-6. Filing of Paternity Action by Local Prosecuting Attorney's Office
31-34-15-7. Consult With Child; Selection of Child Representatives; Adviser