Sec. 5. Upon the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, the attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.617.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
31-35-2-1. Application of Chapter
31-35-2-2. Law Governing Proceedings
31-35-2-4. Petition; Contents; Filing of Permanency Plan
31-35-2-4.5. Petition; Filing; Motion to Dismiss
31-35-2-5. Representation of State's Interests
31-35-2-6. Request for Hearing; Timing of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition
31-35-2-6.5. Notice of Hearing
31-35-2-7. Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate