Sec. 9. (a) 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.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
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