Sec. 7. (a) The person filing the petition shall request that the court set the petition for a hearing.
(b) Whenever a hearing on the petition is requested under this chapter, the court shall commence the hearing not more than ninety (90) days after a petition is filed under this chapter.
(c) If a hearing is not held within the time set forth in subsection (b), upon filing a motion with the court by a party, the court shall dismiss the petition without prejudice.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.24; P.L.48-2012, SEC.69.
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