Sec. 5. (a) If a petition is authorized, the person filing may request in writing that the child be taken into custody.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-9-5

  • 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.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
     (b) The person must support this request with sworn testimony or affidavit. The court may grant the request if the court makes written findings of fact upon the record that a ground for detention exists under IC 31-34-5-3.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(e).]

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

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