Sec. 1. (a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need of services, the juvenile court shall order the department or a caseworker to prepare a predispositional report that contains a:
(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement; and
(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.
(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for consideration by the court:
(1) The child.
(2) The child's:
(A) parent;
(B) guardian;
(C) guardian ad litem;
(D) court appointed special advocate; or
(E) custodian.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.597.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 18. Predispositional Report
31-34-18-1.1. Consultation With Experts; Participants in Conference
31-34-18-1.2. Mandatory Attendance of Child's School Representative at Conference
31-34-18-1.3. Reports by Meeting Participants
31-34-18-4. Recommendation on Care, Treatment, Rehabilitation, or Placement