Sec. 1. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship, the court may:
(1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings; or
(2) order any dispositional alternative specified by IC 31-34-20-1 or IC 31-37-19-1.
(b) If the juvenile court refers the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction under subsection (a)(1), the juvenile court shall review the child's case once every six (6) months until a petition for adoption is filed.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-5(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.25.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 6. Effect of Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
31-35-6-1. Disposition Upon Termination of Parent-Child Relationship; Review
31-35-6-2. Referral for Adoption; Duties of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
31-35-6-3. Referral for Adoption; Effect of Appeal of Decision Terminating Parent-Child Relationship
31-35-6-4. Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Parent and Child Upon Termination of Relationship