Sec. 2. A statement or videotape that:
(1) is made by a child who at the time of the statement or videotape:
(A) is less than fourteen (14) years of age; or
(B) is at least fourteen (14) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age and has a disability attributable to an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior that:
(i) is likely to continue indefinitely;
(ii) constitutes a substantial disability to the child's ability to function normally in society; and
(iii) reflects the child's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated;
(2) concerns an act that is a material element in determining whether a parent-child relationship should be terminated; and
(3) is not otherwise admissible in evidence under statute or court rule;
is admissible in evidence in an action described in section 1 of this chapter if the requirements of section 3 of this chapter are met.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-15-2 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 4. Child Videotape Testimony
31-35-4-1. Application of Chapter
31-35-4-2. Admissibility of Statements or Videotapes
31-35-4-3. Requirements for Admissibility of Statements or Videotapes
31-35-4-4. Informing Parties of Intention to Introduce and Contents of Statements and Videotapes