Sec. 6. If consistent with the safety of the community and the best interest of the child, the juvenile court shall enter a dispositional decree that:
(1) is:
(A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
(B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
(2) least interferes with family autonomy;
(3) is least disruptive of family life;
(4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(e) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.33.
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