Sec. 7. The:

(1) child;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-9-7

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) child’s parents, guardian, or custodian;

(3) department; and

(4) guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate;

are parties to the proceedings described in the juvenile law and have all rights of parties under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

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

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.295.