Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 4.5(d) of this chapter, if the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship.
(b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition.
(c) The court shall enter findings of fact that support the entry of the conclusions required by subsections (a) and (b).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.23; P.L.128-2012, SEC.173.
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