Indiana Code
Chapter 5. Detention Hearing
31-34-5-2. Findings

Sec. 2. If a child has been removed from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian under IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4, then, in accordance with federal law, at the detention hearing the court shall make written findings and conclusions that state the following:
(1) Whether removal of the child authorized by IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4 was necessary to protect the child.
(2) A description of the family services available before removal of the child.
(3) Efforts made to provide family services before removal of the child.
(4) Why the efforts made to provide family services did not prevent removal of the child.
(5) Whether the efforts made to prevent removal of the child were reasonable.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6(f) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

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Indiana Code

Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services

Chapter 5. Detention Hearing

31-34-5-1. Time for Hearing; Notice; Petition Alleging a Child Is a Child in Need of Services

31-34-5-1.5. Hearing After Emergency Medical Services Provider Takes Custody of a Child; Notification; Petition Alleging a Child Is a Child in Need of Services

31-34-5-2. Findings

31-34-5-3. Release; Findings Required for Detention Order; Approval of Services, Programs, and Placement; Court Order; Appeal; Payment of Costs

31-34-5-3.5. Release of a Child; Conditions

31-34-5-4. Order to Appear for Additional Detention Hearing

31-34-5-5. Petition for Additional Detention Hearings