Sec. 6. (a) The attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition.
(b) 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.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.330; P.L.146-2008, SEC.619.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense
31-35-3-1. Application of Chapter
31-35-3-2. Law Governing Proceedings
31-35-3-4. Petition; Conviction of Certain Offenses
31-35-3-5. Petition; Verification and Contents; Permanency Plan
31-35-3-6. Representation of State's Interests
31-35-3-7. Request for Hearing; Commencement of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition