Sec. 2. Subject to section 3 of this chapter, if after making a reasonable effort the child's custodial parent, guardian, or custodian cannot be located, the department of child services shall make a good faith effort, not more than six (6) hours after the child has been taken into custody, to leave written notice at the last known address of the child's custodial parent, guardian, or custodian that the child has been taken into custody.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-4.5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.173.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 3. Child Taken Into Custody
31-34-3-1. Procedures for Notice to Custodial Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-34-3-2. Procedures for Notice; Custodial Parent, Guardian, or Custodian Who Cannot Be Located
31-34-3-4. Notice of Contact Person for More Information; Notice to Each Parent
31-34-3-4.5. Procedures for Notices to Adult Relatives and Siblings; Content
31-34-3-4.7. Notice to the Child's School
31-34-3-5. Immediate Needs of Child as First Priority of Department of Child Services