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IN Code § 31-32-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction|31-32-2-3. Rights of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to the following proceedings:(1) Proceedings to determine whether a child is a child in need of services.(2) Proceedings to determine whether the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child should participate in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.(3) Proceedings to determine whether the parent or guardian of the estate of a child should be held financially responsible for any services provided to the parent or guardian or the child of the parent or guardian.(4) Proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship.(b) A parent, guardian, or custodian is entitled:(1) to cross-examine witnesses;(2) to obtain witnesses or tangible evidence by compulsory process; and(3) to introduce evidence on behalf of the parent, guardian, or custodian.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-2(a), (b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction|31-32-2-4. Waiver to Court Having Criminal Jurisdiction; Requirement for Criminal Charge or Conviction

Sec. 4. A child may not be charged with or convicted of a crime, except a crime excluded by IC 31-30-1, unless the child has been waived to a court having criminal jurisdiction.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction|31-32-2-5. Parent's Right to Representation by Counsel

Sec. 5. A parent is entitled to representation by counsel in proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-2(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction|31-32-2-6. Adjudication Not Considered Criminal Conviction; Civil Disability Not Imposed

Sec. 6. (a) A child may not be considered a criminal as the result of an adjudication in a juvenile court, nor may an adjudication in juvenile court be considered a conviction of a crime.(b) An adjudication in juvenile court does not impose any civil disability imposed by conviction of a crime.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction|31-32-2-7. Contact With Juvenile Justice System Not Disqualification From Governmental Application, Examination, or Appointment

Sec. 7. A child's contact with the juvenile justice system does not disqualify the child from any governmental application, examination, or appointment.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-2.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2.5. Right to Intervene in Child in Need of Services Proceedings and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Proceedings|31-32-2.5-1. Petition to Request Intervention

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to this chapter, a:(1) foster parent;(2) long term foster parent; or(3) person who has been a foster parent;of a child may petition the court to request intervention as a party during any stage of a child in need of services proceeding under IC 31-34 or a termination of parent-child relationship proceeding under IC 31-35 concerning the child.(b) Any person described in subsection (a) who has been:(1) the subject of a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect; or(2) convicted of a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2-84.8;may not petition the court to intervene under this chapter.As added by P.L.210-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-32-2.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2.5. Right to Intervene in Child in Need of Services Proceedings and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Proceedings|31-32-2.5-2. Hearing

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), a court may grant or deny a petition filed under this chapter with or without a hearing on the petition.(b) This subsection applies to a child in need of services proceeding. If the petitioner to intervene under this chapter is a long term foster parent and:(1) a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship has been filed under IC 31-35-2-4;(2) the petitioner has filed a petition to adopt the child under IC 31-19-2-2; or(3) the court ordered permanency plan for the child is no longer reunification;the court shall hold a hearing on a petition to intervene under this chapter before a court may grant or deny a petition under this chapter.(c) This subsection applies to a termination of parent-child relationship proceeding. If the petitioner to intervene under this chapter is a long term foster parent, the court shall hold a hearing on a petition to intervene under this chapter before a court may grant or deny a petition under this chapter.As added by P.L.210-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-32-2.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 2.5. Right to Intervene in Child in Need of Services Proceedings and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Proceedings|31-32-2.5-3. Determination on Petition

Sec. 3. A court shall grant a petition to intervene filed under this chapter if the court determines that intervention by the petitioner is in the best interests of the child.As added by P.L.210-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-32-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-1. Appointment

Sec. 1. (a) The juvenile court may appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child at any time.(b) The juvenile court may appoint an early intervention advocate for a child who is participating in a preventative program for at-risk children that has been established by the court under section 11 of this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.183-2011, SEC.5.
IN Code § 31-32-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-2. Persons Ineligible for Appointment

Sec. 2. A court may not appoint a party to the proceedings, an employee of a party to the proceedings, or a representative of a party to the proceedings as the:(1) guardian ad litem;(2) court appointed special advocate;(3) guardian ad litem program; or(4) court appointed special advocate program;for a child involved in the proceedings.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(g).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-3. Appointment of Child's Attorney as Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate

Sec. 3. A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate need not be an attorney, but the attorney representing the child may be appointed the child's guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-4. Representation by Attorney

Sec. 4. The guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate may be represented by an attorney.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-5. Court Appointment of Attorney

Sec. 5. If necessary to protect the child's interests, the court may appoint an attorney to represent the guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate. The court may only appoint one (1) attorney under this section.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-6. Representation of Best Interests of Child

Sec. 6. A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate shall represent and protect the best interests of the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-7. Officers of the Court

Sec. 7. The guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate, or both, shall be considered officers of the court for the purpose of representing the child's interests.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(e).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-8. Term of Appointment

Sec. 8. (a) A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate serves until the juvenile court enters an order for discharge under IC 31-34-21-11 or IC 31-37-20-7.(b) An early intervention advocate serves until the plan developed for an at-risk child under section 11 of this chapter has been terminated.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.183-2011, SEC.6.
IN Code § 31-32-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-9. Fees

Sec. 9. If any fees arise, payment shall be made under IC 31-40.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-10. Civil Immunity; Employee of or Volunteer for an Early Intervention Advocate; Preventative Program Staff Member

Sec. 10. Except for gross misconduct, if:(1) a guardian ad litem;(2) a court appointed special advocate;(3) an employee of a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program;(4) a volunteer for a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program;(5) an early intervention advocate; or(6) an employee of or volunteer for an early intervention advocate or staff member of a preventative program established by the court under section 11 of this chapter;performs the person's duties in good faith, the person is immune from any civil liability that may occur as a result of that person's performance during the time that the person is acting within the scope of the person's duties.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(f).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.183-2011, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-32-3-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates|31-32-3-10.5. Civil Immunity for Placement of a Child on a Waiting List for Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate Services

Sec. 10.5. (a) As used in this section, "court appointed special advocate" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-28.(b) As used in this section, "guardian ad litem" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-50.(c) When a juvenile court appoints a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate in a proceeding from a volunteer based program funded through IC 33-24-6-4, and, due to the caseload of the guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program, the child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services:(1) the guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program;(2) any employee of or volunteer for the guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program; and(3) any individual acting as a contracted guardian ad litem;are immune from civil liability based on the child being placed on the waiting list unless the placement of the child on the waiting list is the result of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to negate the appointment of a:(1) guardian ad litem; or(2) court appointed special advocate;when required by IC 31-34-10-3.As added by P.L.120-2018, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-32-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 4. Right to Counsel|31-32-4-1. Persons Entitled to Representation by Counsel

Sec. 1. The following persons are entitled to be represented by counsel:(1) A child charged with a delinquent act, as provided by IC 31-32-2-2.(2) A parent, in a proceeding to terminate the parent-child relationship, as provided by IC 31-32-2-5.(3) Any other person designated by law.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-6-3-1(b) part; 31-6-3-2(c) part; part New.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 4. Right to Counsel|31-32-4-2. Court Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child

Sec. 2. (a) If:(1) a child alleged to be a delinquent child does not have an attorney who may represent the child without a conflict of interest; and(2) the child has not lawfully waived the child's right to counsel under IC 31-32-5 (or IC 31-6-7-3 before its repeal);the juvenile court shall appoint counsel for the child at the detention hearing or at the initial hearing, whichever occurs first, or at any earlier time.(b) The court may appoint counsel to represent any child in any other proceeding.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-2(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 4. Right to Counsel|31-32-4-3. Court Appointment of Counsel to Represent Parent

Sec. 3. (a) If:(1) a parent in proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship does not have an attorney who may represent the parent without a conflict of interest; and(2) the parent has not lawfully waived the parent's right to counsel under IC 31-32-5 (or IC 31-6-7-3 before its repeal);the juvenile court shall appoint counsel for the parent at the initial hearing or at any earlier time.(b) The court may appoint counsel to represent any parent in any other proceeding.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 4. Right to Counsel|31-32-4-4. Payment for Counsel

Sec. 4. Payment for counsel shall be made under IC 31-40.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-2(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-1. Waiver of Rights Guaranteed to Child

Sec. 1. Any rights guaranteed to a child under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or any other law may be waived only:(1) by counsel retained or appointed to represent the child if the child knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver;(2) by the child's custodial parent, guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem if:(A) that person knowingly and voluntarily waives the right;(B) that person has no interest adverse to the child;(C) meaningful consultation has occurred between that person and the child; and(D) the child knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver; or(3) by the child, without the presence of a custodial parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem, if:(A) the child knowingly and voluntarily consents to the waiver; and(B) the child has been emancipated under IC 31-34-20-6 or IC 31-37-19-27, by virtue of having married, or in accordance with the laws of another state or jurisdiction.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-2. Child's Waiver of Right to Meaningful Consultation

Sec. 2. The child may waive the child's right to meaningful consultation under section 1(2)(C) of this chapter if:(1) the child is informed of that right;(2) the child's waiver is made in the presence of the child's custodial parent, guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem, or attorney; and(3) the waiver is made knowingly and voluntarily.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-3. Admissibility of Excluded Statement for Impeachment Purposes

Sec. 3. If:(1) a statement made knowingly and voluntarily cannot be admitted as evidence against a child because of failure to meet the requirements of section 1 of this chapter; and(2) the child testifies in the child's own defense;the statement may be admitted to impeach the child as a witness in the same manner as evidence of any other prior inconsistent statement can be admitted for impeachment.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-4. Waiver of Rights During Custodial Interrogation

Sec. 4. In determining whether any waiver of rights during custodial interrogation was made knowingly and voluntarily, the juvenile court shall consider all the circumstances of the waiver, including the following:(1) The child's physical, mental, and emotional maturity.(2) Whether the child or the child's parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney understood the consequences of the child's statements.(3) Whether the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian had been informed of the delinquent act with which the child was charged or of which the child was suspected.(4) The length of time the child was held in custody before consulting with the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.(5) Whether there was any coercion, force, or inducement.(6) Whether the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian had been advised of the child's right to remain silent and to the appointment of counsel.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-5. Parent's Waiver of Right to Representation by Counsel

Sec. 5. A parent who is entitled to representation by counsel may waive that right if the parent does so knowingly and voluntarily.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(e).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-6. Waiver of Service of Summons

Sec. 6. Any person other than the child may waive service of summons if the person does so in writing.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(f).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 5. Waiver of Rights|31-32-5-7. Waiver of Right of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian to Be Present at Hearing Concerning Child

Sec. 7. The right of a parent, guardian, or custodian to be present at any hearing concerning the person's child is waived by the person's failure to appear after lawful notice.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(g).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 6. Trial in Open Court; Jury Trial|31-32-6-1. Adults Charged With Contempt or Criminal Charges

Sec. 1. All proceedings in the juvenile court involving adults charged with:(1) contempt of court; or(2) criminal charges;shall be tried in open court.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-10(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 6. Trial in Open Court; Jury Trial|31-32-6-2. Exclusion of Public

Sec. 2. The juvenile court shall determine whether the public should be excluded from a proceeding other than a juvenile proceeding described in section 3 of this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-10(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-32-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures|Chapter 6. Trial in Open Court; Jury Trial|31-32-6-3. Certain Delinquency Proceedings Open to Public

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, a delinquency proceeding is open to the public whenever a petition alleging that the child has committed an act that would be murder or a felony if committed by an adult is filed under IC 31-37-10.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-10(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.