Sec. 3. The person representing the interests of the state and receiving the preliminary inquiry and recommendations shall decide whether to request authorization to file a petition. This decision is final only as to the office of the person making the decision.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-8(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 7. Information About Children in Need of Services, Investigation, and Preliminary Inquiry
31-34-7-1. Preliminary Inquiry
31-34-7-2. Provision of Preliminary Inquiry and Recommendation to Attorney for Department
31-34-7-3. Decision Whether to Request Authorization to File Petition