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IN Code § 31-35-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-3. Jurisdiction

Sec. 3. The probate court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile court in proceedings on a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or a child in need of services under this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-4. Petition; Contents; Filing of Permanency Plan

Sec. 4. (a) A petition to terminate the parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or a child in need of services may be signed and filed with the juvenile or probate court by any of the following:(1) The attorney for the department.(2) The child's court appointed special advocate.(3) The child's guardian ad litem.(b) The petition must meet the following requirements:(1) The petition must be entitled "In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of ___________, a child, and ____________, the child's parent (or parents)".(2) The petition must allege:(A) that one (1) of the following is true:(i) The child has been removed from the parent for at least six (6) months under a dispositional decree.(ii) A court has entered a finding under IC 31-34-21-5.6 that reasonable efforts for family preservation or reunification are not required, including a description of the court's finding, the date of the finding, and the manner in which the finding was made.(iii) The child has been removed from the parent and has been under the supervision of a local office or probation department for at least fifteen (15) months of the most recent twenty-two (22) months, beginning with the date the child is removed from the home as a result of the child being alleged to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child;(B) that one (1) of the following is true:(i) There is a reasonable probability that the conditions that resulted in the child's removal or the reasons for placement outside the home of the parents will not be remedied.(ii) There is a reasonable probability that the continuation of the parent-child relationship poses a threat to the well-being of the child.(iii) The child has, on two (2) separate occasions, been adjudicated a child in need of services;(C) that termination is in the best interests of the child; and(D) that there is a satisfactory plan for the care and treatment of the child.(3) If the department intends to file a motion to dismiss under section 4.5 of this chapter, the petition must indicate whether at least one (1) of the factors listed in section 4.5(d)(1) through 4.5(d)(4) of this chapter applies and specify each factor that would apply as the basis for filing a motion to dismiss the petition.(c) At the time the petitioner files the verified petition described in subsection (b) with the juvenile or probate court, the petitioner shall also file a:(1) copy of the order approving the permanency plan under IC 31-34-21-7 for the child; or(2) permanency plan for the child as described by IC 31-34-21-7.5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(a), (c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.19; P.L.200-1999, SEC.29; P.L.146-2008, SEC.615; P.L.131-2009, SEC.65; P.L.21-2010, SEC.8; P.L.48-2012, SEC.66; P.L.42-2017, SEC.2; P.L.258-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-5. Representation of State's Interests

Sec. 5. Upon the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, the attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.617.
IN Code § 31-35-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-6. Request for Hearing; Timing of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition

Sec. 6. (a) Except when a hearing is required after June 30, 1999, under section 4.5 of this chapter, the person filing the petition shall request the court to set the petition for a hearing. Whenever a hearing is requested under this chapter, the court shall:(1) commence a hearing on the petition not more than ninety (90) days after a petition is filed under this chapter; and(2) complete a hearing on the petition not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after a petition is filed under this chapter.(b) If a hearing is not held within the time set forth in subsection (a), upon filing a motion with the court by a party, the court shall dismiss the petition to terminate the parent-child relationship without prejudice.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.21; P.L.146-2006, SEC.54; P.L.48-2012, SEC.68.
IN Code § 31-35-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-7. Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate

Sec. 7. (a) If a parent objects to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint:(1) a guardian ad litem;(2) a court appointed special advocate; or(3) both;for the child.(b) If a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate has been appointed for the child under IC 31-34-10, the court may reappoint the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to represent and protect the best interests of the child in the termination proceedings.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services|31-35-2-8. Determination

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 4.5(d) of this chapter, if the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship.(b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition.(c) The court shall enter findings of fact that support the entry of the conclusions required by subsections (a) and (b).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.23; P.L.128-2012, SEC.173.
IN Code § 31-35-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the termination of the parent-child relationship between an individual convicted of an offense listed in section 4(1) of this chapter and a child described in section 4(2) of this chapter.[1997 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-2. Law Governing Proceedings

Sec. 2. Proceedings under this chapter are governed by the procedures prescribed by:(1) IC 31-32-1, IC 31-32-4 through IC 31-32-10, and IC 31-32-12 through IC 31-32-15;(2) IC 31-34; and(3) IC 31-37;but are distinct from proceedings under IC 31-34 and IC 31-37.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-3. Jurisdiction

Sec. 3. The probate court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile court in proceedings on a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship under this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-4. Petition; Conviction of Certain Offenses

Sec. 4. If:(1) an individual is convicted of the offense of:(A) murder (IC 35-42-1-1);(B) causing suicide (IC 35-42-1-2);(C) voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3);(D) involuntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-4);(E) rape (IC 35-42-4-1);(F) criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) (repealed);(G) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3);(H) child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4);(I) sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9); or(J) incest (IC 35-46-1-3); and(2) the victim of the offense:(A) was less than sixteen (16) years of age at the time of the offense; and(B) is:(i) the individual's biological or adoptive child; or(ii) the child of a spouse of the individual who has committed the offense;the attorney for the department, the child's guardian ad litem, or the court appointed special advocate may file a petition with the juvenile or probate court to terminate the parent-child relationship of the individual who has committed the offense with the victim of the offense, the victim's siblings, or any biological or adoptive child of that individual.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.329; P.L.146-2008, SEC.618; P.L.158-2013, SEC.325; P.L.214-2013, SEC.27.
IN Code § 31-35-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-5. Petition; Verification and Contents; Permanency Plan

Sec. 5. (a) The verified petition filed under section 4 of this chapter must:(1) be entitled "In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of ______________, a child, and _______________, the parent (or parents)"; and(2) allege:(A) that the victim of an offense listed in section 4(1) of this chapter is:(i) the subject of the petition;(ii) the biological or adoptive sibling of the subject of the petition; or(iii) the child of a spouse of the individual whose parent-child relationship is sought to be terminated under this article;(B) that the individual whose parent-child relationship is sought to be terminated under this article was convicted;(C) that the child has been removed:(i) from the parent under a dispositional decree; and(ii) from the parent's custody for at least six (6) months under a court order;(D) that one (1) of the following is true:(i) There is a reasonable probability that the conditions that resulted in the child's removal or the reasons for placement outside the parent's home will not be remedied.(ii) There is a reasonable probability that continuation of the parent-child relationship poses a threat to the well-being of the child.(iii) The child has, on two (2) separate occasions, been adjudicated a child in need of services;(E) that termination is in the best interests of the child; and(F) that there is a satisfactory plan for the care and treatment of the child.(b) At the time the petitioner files the verified petition described in subsection (a) with the juvenile or probate court, the petitioner shall also file a:(1) copy of the order approving the permanency plan under IC 31-34-21-7 for the child; or(2) permanency plan for the child as described by IC 31-34-21-7.5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.21-2010, SEC.9; P.L.42-2017, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-6. Representation of State's Interests

Sec. 6. (a) The attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition.(b) Upon the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, the attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.330; P.L.146-2008, SEC.619.
IN Code § 31-35-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-7. Request for Hearing; Commencement of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition

Sec. 7. (a) The person filing the petition shall request that the court set the petition for a hearing.(b) Whenever a hearing on the petition is requested under this chapter, the court shall commence the hearing not more than ninety (90) days after a petition is filed under this chapter.(c) If a hearing is not held within the time set forth in subsection (b), upon filing a motion with the court by a party, the court shall dismiss the petition without prejudice.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.24; P.L.48-2012, SEC.69.
IN Code § 31-35-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-8. Conviction as Prima Facie Evidence

Sec. 8. A showing that an individual has been convicted of an offense described in section 4(1) of this chapter is prima facie evidence that there is a reasonable probability that:(1) the conditions that resulted in the removal of the child from the parent under a court order will not be remedied; or(2) continuation of the parent-child relationship poses a threat to the well-being of the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense|31-35-3-9. Determination

Sec. 9. (a) If the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship.(b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-1. Proceedings

Sec. 1. Proceedings under this chapter are governed by the procedures prescribed by:(1) IC 31-32-1, IC 31-32-4 through IC 31-32-10, and IC 31-32-12 through IC 31-32-15;(2) IC 31-34; and(3) IC 31-37;but are distinct from proceedings under IC 31-34 and IC 31-37.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-2. Jurisdiction of Probate Court

Sec. 2. The probate court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile court in proceedings on a petition to terminate a parent-child relationship under this chapter.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-3. Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

Sec. 3. Subject to section 4 of this chapter, if a child was conceived as a result of an act of rape, the parent who is the victim of the act of rape may file a verified petition with the juvenile or probate court to terminate the parent-child relationship between the child and the alleged perpetrator of the act of rape.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-4. Time Limits for Filing Petition

Sec. 4. (a) A parent who:(1) is the victim of an act of rape; and(2) is at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time the act of rape occurred;may not file a petition for termination of the parent-child relationship under this chapter more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the birth of the child.(b) A parent who:(1) is the victim of an act of rape; and(2) is less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time the act of rape occurred;may not file a petition for termination of the parent-child relationship under this chapter more than two (2) years after reaching eighteen (18) years of age.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-5. Contents of Petition

Sec. 5. The verified petition filed under section 3 of this chapter must:(1) be entitled "In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of ______________, a child, and _______________, the parent"; and(2) allege:(A) that the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against the parent who filed the petition to terminate the parent-child relationship;(B) that the child was conceived as a result of the act of rape described under clause (A); and(C) that the termination of the parent-child relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the child is in the best interests of the child.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-6. Commission of Rape Is Prima Facie Evidence That Termination of Parental Rights Is in the Best Interests of a Child Conceived as a Result of the Rape

Sec. 6. A showing by clear and convincing evidence that:(1) the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against a parent described in section 5(2)(A) of this chapter; and(2) the child was conceived as a result of the act of rape;is prima facie evidence that termination of the parent-child relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the child is in the best interests of the child.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-7. Termination of Parental Rights; Burden of Proof

Sec. 7. (a) The court shall terminate the parent-child relationship if the court finds:(1) by clear and convincing evidence that the allegations in a petition described in section 5(2)(A) and 5(2)(B) of this chapter are true; and(2) that termination of the parent-child relationship is in the best interests of the child.(b) If the court does not find either element in subsection (a), the court shall deny the petition.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-8. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate

Sec. 8. The court may appoint:(1) a guardian ad litem;(2) a court appointed special advocate; or(3) both a guardian ad litem and a court appointed special advocate;for a child in a proceeding under this chapter, as provided in IC 31-17-6-1.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-9. Emergency Custody Orders

Sec. 9. The court may issue an emergency custody order removing the child from the custody of the alleged perpetrator of the act of rape if the court finds it is in the best interests of the child.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-10. Notice to County Department of Child Services; Department's Duty to Notify Court of Any Other Pending Petition to Terminate Parental Rights With Respect to the Same Child

Sec. 10. (a) The court shall send notice of the petition at the time of filing to the department of child services in the county in which the petition is filed.(b) If the department of child services:(1) receives a notice under subsection (a); and(2) determines that the child who is the subject of the petition for termination of the parent-child relationship is the subject of a child in need of services petition in another court;the department of child services shall notify the court in which the petition for termination of the parent-child relationship is pending of the pending child in need of services petition.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-35-3.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape|31-35-3.5-11. Court Shall Stay Proceedings Until Disposition of Any Other Pending Petition to Terminate Parental Rights With Respect to the Same Child

Sec. 11. If a court receives a notice from the department of child services under section 10(b) of this chapter, the court shall stay the proceeding for termination of the parent-child relationship until the court in which the child in need of services petition is pending enters a dispositional decree.As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.