Sec. 6. (a) Predispositional reports shall be made available at least forty-eight (48) hours before the dispositional hearing, unless the juvenile court determines on the record that the reports contain information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
(b) The court shall provide a copy of the report to:
(1) each attorney, guardian ad litem, or court appointed special advocate representing the child; and
(2) each attorney representing the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
(c) The court may provide a factual summary of the report to:
(1) the child; or
(2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(f) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.27; P.L.62-2018, SEC.1.
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