Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department shall:

(1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-33-14-1

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal prosecution is desired.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(q).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.142.