Indiana Code 31-34-9-2. Authorization to file petition; evidence; finding; determination for dual status assessment
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Sec. 2. The juvenile court shall do the following:
(2) Authorize the filing of a petition if the court finds probable cause to believe that the child is a child in need of services.
(1) Consider the preliminary inquiry and the evidence of probable cause that is contained in the report of the preliminary inquiry or an affidavit of probable cause.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-9-2
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
(3) Determine if a child should be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.3.