Sec. 2. The juvenile court shall do the following:
(1) Consider the preliminary inquiry and the evidence of probable cause that is contained in the report of the preliminary inquiry or an affidavit of probable cause.
(2) Authorize the filing of a petition if the court finds probable cause to believe that the child is a child in need of services.
(3) Determine if a child should be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 9. Filing of Petition Alleging That Child Is Child in Need of Services
31-34-9-3. Petition; Verification and Contents
31-34-9-4. Error in or Omission of Citation; Effect
31-34-9-5. Written Request That Child Be Taken Into Custody; Evidence; Finding
31-34-9-8. Dismissal on Motion of Person Representing Interests of State