Indiana Code 31-35-6-1. Disposition upon termination of parent-child relationship; review
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Sec. 1. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship, the court may:
(2) order any dispositional alternative specified by IC 31-34-20-1 or IC 31-37-19-1.
(1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-6-1
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will
(b) If the juvenile court refers the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction under subsection (a)(1), the juvenile court shall review the child’s case once every six (6) months until a petition for adoption is filed.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-5(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.25.