Sec. 1.1. At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report:
(1) must be present, if possible; and
(2) if present, shall provide testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-34-18:
(A) examined the available options; and
(B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-34-18-4.
As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 19. Dispositional Hearing
31-34-19-1. Dispositional Hearing; Issues for Consideration
31-34-19-1.1. Mandatory Attendance at Predispositional Hearing by Report Preparer
31-34-19-1.3. Notice of Disposition of Hearing; Duties of Court
31-34-19-2. Admissibility of Reports
31-34-19-3. Civil Commitment; Child With a Mental Illness
31-34-19-6. Dispositional Decree; Considerations
31-34-19-7. Placement of Child; Relative; Evaluation; Background Checks
31-34-19-8. Provision of Copies of Dispositional Report