Sec. 1.1. (a) At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report or a probation officer described in subsection (b):
(1) must be present; and
(2) must present testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-37-17:
(A) examined the available options; and
(B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-37-17-4.
(b) A probation officer other than the person who prepared the predispositional report may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) if the probation officer has knowledge of:
(1) a conference held under IC 31-37-17-1.1; and
(2) the report and recommendations made under IC 31-37-17-1.
As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 18. Dispositional Hearing
31-37-18-1. Issues for Consideration
31-37-18-1.3. Notice of Dispositional Hearing; Court Duties
31-37-18-2. Admissibility of Reports; Opportunity to Controvert Report
31-37-18-3. Civil Commitment; Child With a Mental Illness
31-37-18-6. Dispositional Decree; Factors
31-37-18-7. Provision of Copies of Dispositional Report