Sec. 4. The court shall next inform the child, if the child is at an age of understanding, and the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian, if the person is present, of the following:

(1) The nature of the allegations in the petition.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-10-4

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) The dispositional alternatives available to the court if the child is adjudicated a child in need of services.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.