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

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-18-1

  • 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) 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.