Sec. 5. (a) If a petition is authorized, the person filing may request in writing that the child be taken into custody.
(b) The person must support this request with sworn testimony or affidavit. The court may grant the request if the court makes written findings of fact upon the record that a ground for detention exists under IC 31-34-5-3.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(e).]
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 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