Sec. 2. If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship and refers the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings, the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate shall do the following:
(1) Provide the county department with information regarding the best interests of the child.
(2) Review the adoption plan as prepared by the county department as to the best interests of the child.
(3) Report to the court with juvenile jurisdiction and, if requested, to the court having probate jurisdiction, regarding the plan and the plan's appropriateness in relationship to the best interests of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-5(b).]
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 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