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IN Code § 31-34-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 14. Child Testimony by Closed Circuit Television in Child in Need of Services Proceedings|31-34-14-4. Children May Testify Outside Court Proceeding; Informing Parties of Intention to Testify

Sec. 4. The court may not make an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter unless:(1) the testimony to be taken is the testimony of a child who at the time of the trial is:(A) less than fourteen (14) years of age; or(B) at least fourteen (14) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age and has a disability attributable to an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior that:(i) is likely to continue indefinitely;(ii) constitutes a substantial impairment of the child's ability to function normally in society; and(iii) reflects the child's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated; and(C) found by the court to be a child who should be permitted to testify outside the courtroom because:(i) a psychiatrist, physician, or psychologist has certified that the child's testifying in the courtroom creates a substantial likelihood of emotional or mental harm to the child;(ii) a physician has certified that the child cannot be present in the courtroom for medical reasons; or(iii) evidence has been introduced concerning the effect of the child's testifying in the courtroom and the court finds that it is more likely than not that the child's testifying in the courtroom creates a substantial likelihood of emotional or mental harm to the child;(2) the attorney for the department has informed the parties and their attorneys by written notice of the intention to have the child testify outside the courtroom; and(3) the attorney for the department informed the parties and their attorneys under subdivision (2) at least seven (7) days before the proceedings to give the parties and their attorneys a fair opportunity to prepare a response before the proceedings to the motion of the attorney for the department to permit the child to testify outside the courtroom.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-4 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.299; P.L.146-2008, SEC.592.
IN Code § 31-34-14-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 14. Child Testimony by Closed Circuit Television in Child in Need of Services Proceedings|31-34-14-5. Persons Who May Be Present During Child's Testimony; Closed Circuit Television

Sec. 5. If the court makes an order under section 2 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child's testimony:(1) Persons necessary to operate the closed circuit television equipment.(2) Persons whose presence the court finds will contribute to the child's well-being.(3) A court bailiff or court representative.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-14-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 14. Child Testimony by Closed Circuit Television in Child in Need of Services Proceedings|31-34-14-6. Persons Who May Be Present During Child's Testimony; Videotapes

Sec. 6. If the court makes an order under section 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child's videotaped testimony:(1) The judge.(2) The attorney for the department.(3) The attorney for each party.(4) Persons necessary to operate the electronic equipment.(5) The court reporter.(6) Persons whose presence the court finds will contribute to the child's well-being.(7) The parties, who can observe and hear the testimony of the child without the child being able to observe or hear the parties. However, if a party is not represented by an attorney, the party may question the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-6 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.300; P.L.146-2008, SEC.593.
IN Code § 31-34-14-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 14. Child Testimony by Closed Circuit Television in Child in Need of Services Proceedings|31-34-14-7. Persons Who May Question Child

Sec. 7. If the court makes an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may question the child:(1) The attorney for the department.(2) The attorneys for the parties.(3) The judge.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-7 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.301; P.L.146-2008, SEC.594.
IN Code § 31-34-15-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-1. Requirement of Case Plan

Sec. 1. In accordance with federal law, a case plan is required for each child in need of services who is under the supervision of the county as a result of:(1) out-of-home placement; or(2) issuance of a dispositional decree under IC 31-34-20.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.6(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-15-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-2. Time for Completion

Sec. 2. The department, after negotiating with:(1) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;(2) the child, if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age; and(3) any child representatives selected by the child under section 7 of this chapter;shall complete a child's case plan not later than sixty (60) days after the date of the child's first placement or the date of a dispositional decree, whichever occurs first.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.6(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.302; P.L.104-2015, SEC.35.
IN Code § 31-34-15-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-3. Provision of Copy of Completed Case Plan

Sec. 3. A copy of the completed case plan shall be sent, not later than ten (10) days after the plan's completion, to:(1) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;(2) the child, if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age;(3) any child representatives selected by the child under section 7 of this chapter; and(4) any agency having the legal responsibility or authorization to care for, treat, or supervise the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.6(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.595; P.L.104-2015, SEC.36.
IN Code § 31-34-15-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-5. Cooperation in Development of Plan

Sec. 5. Each foster parent of a child and the department shall cooperate in the development of the case plan for the child. The department shall discuss with at least one (1) foster parent of a child the foster parent's role regarding the following:(1) Rehabilitation of the child and the child's parents, guardians, and custodians.(2) Visitation arrangements.(3) Services required to meet the special needs of the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.6(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.304.
IN Code § 31-34-15-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-6. Filing of Paternity Action by Local Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies whenever a child who was born out of wedlock is:(1) or is alleged to be a child in need of services; and(2) under the supervision of the department or a local office as a result of a court ordered out-of-home placement.(b) The department or the local office may refer a child's case to the local prosecuting attorney's office for the filing of a paternity action if the:(1) identity of the alleged father is known; and(2) department or the local office reasonably believes that establishing the paternity of the child would be beneficial to the child.The local prosecuting attorney's office shall file a paternity action regarding each case that is referred under this subsection.As added by P.L.103-1997, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.305; P.L.128-2012, SEC.162; P.L.150-2018, SEC.21.
IN Code § 31-34-15-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 15. Case Plan|31-34-15-7. Consult With Child; Selection of Child Representatives; Adviser

Sec. 7. (a) For a child who is at least fourteen (14) years of age, the department shall consult with the child in the development of the child's case plan or transitional services plan. If the department determines that the child is unable to participate effectively in the development of a case plan or transitional services plan due to a physical, mental, emotional, or intellectual disability, the department may excuse the child from this requirement by documenting in the plan the reasons for the child's inability to participate in the development of the applicable plan. If the child refuses to participate in the development of the applicable plan for reasons other than a physical, mental, emotional, or intellectual disability, the department shall record the refusal and document efforts made to obtain the child's input or participation in the development of the applicable plan.(b) The child may select not more than two (2) child representatives to represent the child in the development of the child's case plan or transitional services plan. A child representative selected under this section:(1) must be:(A) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and(B) a member of the case planning team; and(2) may not be a foster parent of or caseworker for the child.(c) The child may select one (1) of the child representatives who is a member of the child's case planning team to also be the child's adviser and, as necessary, advocate, with respect to the application of the reasonable and prudent parent standard to the child.(d) The department may reject an individual selected by a child to be a member of the case planning team at any time if the department has good cause to believe that the individual would not act in the best interests of the child.As added by P.L.104-2015, SEC.38.
IN Code § 31-34-16-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 16. Petition for Parental Participation|31-34-16-1. Standing

Sec. 1. Any of the following may sign and file a petition for the juvenile court to require the participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for a child:(1) The attorney for the department.(2) The guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.306; P.L.146-2008, SEC.596.
IN Code § 31-34-16-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 16. Petition for Parental Participation|31-34-16-2. Verification

Sec. 2. A petition filed under section 1 of this chapter must be verified.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-16-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 16. Petition for Parental Participation|31-34-16-3. Caption; Allegations

Sec. 3. (a) A petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian must be entitled "In the Matter of the Participation of _________ the Parent, Guardian, or Custodian of _________". The petition must allege the following:(1) That the respondent is the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.(2) That the child has been adjudicated a child in need of services.(b) A petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian may include a recommendation that the parent, guardian, or custodian should do one (1) or more of the following:(1) Obtain assistance in fulfilling obligations as a parent, guardian, or custodian.(2) Provide specified care, treatment, or supervision for the child.(3) Work with a person providing care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.(4) Refrain from direct or indirect contact with the child.(5) Participate in a mental health or addiction treatment program.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.183-2017, SEC.47.
IN Code § 31-34-16-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 16. Petition for Parental Participation|31-34-16-4. Hearing; Advisement to Parent; Decree

Sec. 4. (a) The court may hold a hearing on a petition concurrently with a dispositional hearing or with a hearing to modify a dispositional decree.(b) If the order concerns participation of a parent, the juvenile court shall advise the parent that failure to participate as required by an order issued under IC 31-34-20-3 (or IC 31-6-4-15.8 before its repeal) can lead to the termination of the parent-child relationship under IC 31-35.(c) If the court finds that the allegations under section 3 of this chapter are true, the court shall enter a decree.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-18-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-1. Predispositional Report; Recommendation of Care, Treatment, or Rehabilitation of Child; Alternative Reports

Sec. 1. (a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need of services, the juvenile court shall order the department or a caseworker to prepare a predispositional report that contains a:(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement; and(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for consideration by the court:(1) The child.(2) The child's:(A) parent;(B) guardian;(C) guardian ad litem;(D) court appointed special advocate; or(E) custodian.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.597.
IN Code § 31-34-18-1.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-1.1. Consultation With Experts; Participants in Conference

Sec. 1.1. (a) The person preparing the report under section 1 of this chapter:(1) may; or(2) if directed by the court, shall;confer with individuals who have expertise in professional areas related to the child's needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement for a child in need of services.(b) A conference held under this section may include representatives of the following:(1) The child's school.(2) The probation department.(3) The department.(4) A community mental health center located in the child's county of residence.(5) A community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities center located in the child's county of residence.(6) Other persons as the court may direct.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.307; P.L.117-2015, SEC.40.
IN Code § 31-34-18-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-1.2. Mandatory Attendance of Child's School Representative at Conference

Sec. 1.2. If a child in need of services is known to be eligible for special education services or placement under IC 20-35 and 511 IAC 7, the conference described in section 1.1 of this chapter must include a representative from the child's school.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.204.
IN Code § 31-34-18-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-1.3. Reports by Meeting Participants

Sec. 1.3. (a) The individuals participating in a meeting described in section 1.1 of this chapter shall assist the person preparing the report in recommending the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.(b) The individuals shall inform the person preparing the report of resources and programs that are available for the child.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-18-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-2. Predispositional Report; Participation by Parent, Guardian, or Custodian; Out-of-Home Placement With Blood or Adoptive Relative Caretaker

Sec. 2. (a) In addition to providing the court with a recommendation for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation of the child, the person preparing the report shall consider the necessity, nature, and extent of the participation by a parent, guardian, or custodian in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.(b) If the department or caseworker believes that an out-of-home placement would be appropriate for a child in need of services, the department or caseworker shall:(1) exercise due diligence to identify all adult relatives of the child and adult siblings; and(2) consider whether the child should be placed with the child's suitable and willing blood or adoptive relative caretaker, including a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, or an adult sibling, before considering other out-of-home placements for the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.598; P.L.210-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-34-18-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-3. Financial Reports

Sec. 3. The department or caseworker shall also prepare a financial report on the parent or the estate of the child to assist the juvenile court in determining the person's financial responsibility for services provided for the child or the person.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.599.
IN Code § 31-34-18-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-4. Recommendation on Care, Treatment, Rehabilitation, or Placement

Sec. 4. If consistent with the safety and best interest of the child and the community, the person preparing the report shall recommend care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement 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(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.18.
IN Code § 31-34-18-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-5. Examinations

Sec. 5. The juvenile court may do the following:(1) Authorize any examination of the child under IC 31-32-12.(2) Make provision for similar examination of the parent, guardian, or custodian if the person gives consent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 31-34-18-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-6. Disclosure

Sec. 6. (a) Predispositional reports shall be made available at least forty-eight (48) hours before the dispositional hearing, unless the juvenile court determines on the record that the reports contain information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.(b) The court shall provide a copy of the report to:(1) each attorney, guardian ad litem, or court appointed special advocate representing the child; and(2) each attorney representing the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.(c) The court may provide a factual summary of the report to:(1) the child; or(2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.27; P.L.62-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 31-34-18-6.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services|Chapter 18. Predispositional Report|31-34-18-6.1. Predispositional Report; Contents

Sec. 6.1. (a) The predispositional report prepared by the department or caseworker must include the following information:(1) A description of all dispositional options considered in preparing the report.(2) An evaluation of each of the options considered in relation to the plan of care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement recommended under the guidelines described in section 4 of this chapter.(3) A description of the due diligence efforts that the department has made to identify all adult relatives of the child.(4) The name, occupation and position, and any relationship to the child of each person with whom the preparer of the report conferred as provided in section 1.1 of this chapter.(5) The report and recommendations of the dual status assessment team if the child is a dual status child under IC 31-41.(b) If the department or caseworker is considering an out-of-home placement, including placement with a blood or an adoptive relative caretaker, the department or caseworker shall conduct a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2-22.5) for each person who is currently residing in the location designated as the out-of-home placement. The results of the criminal history check must be included in the predispositional report.(c) The department or caseworker is not required to conduct a criminal history check under this section if:(1) the department or caseworker is considering only an out-of-home placement to an entity or a facility that:(A) is not a residence (as defined in IC 3-5-2-42.5); or(B) is licensed by the state; or(2) placement under this section is undetermined at the time the predispositional report is prepared.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.70-2004, SEC.19; P.L.234-2005, SEC.181; P.L.145-2006, SEC.308; P.L.146-2008, SEC.600; P.L.66-2015, SEC.6; P.L.210-2019, SEC.10.