Sec. 4. If consistent with the safety and best interest of the child and the community, the person preparing the report shall recommend care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement that:
(1) is:
(A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
(B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
(2) least interferes with family autonomy;
(3) is least disruptive of family life;
(4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.18.
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