Sec. 10. (a) The court shall send notice of the petition at the time of filing to the department of child services in the county in which the petition is filed.
(b) If the department of child services:
(1) receives a notice under subsection (a); and
(2) determines that the child who is the subject of the petition for termination of the parent-child relationship is the subject of a child in need of services petition in another court;
the department of child services shall notify the court in which the petition for termination of the parent-child relationship is pending of the pending child in need of services petition.
As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape
31-35-3.5-2. Jurisdiction of Probate Court
31-35-3.5-3. Petition to Terminate Parental Rights
31-35-3.5-4. Time Limits for Filing Petition
31-35-3.5-5. Contents of Petition
31-35-3.5-7. Termination of Parental Rights; Burden of Proof
31-35-3.5-8. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate