Sec. 3. A petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian must be entitled “In the Matter of the Participation of _________ the Parent, Guardian, or Custodian of _________”. The petition must allege the following:

(1) That the respondent is the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-15-3

  • 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) That the child has been adjudicated a delinquent child.

(3) That the parent, guardian, or custodian should:

(A) obtain assistance in fulfilling obligations as a parent, guardian, or custodian;

(B) provide specified care, treatment, or supervision for the child;

(C) work with a person providing care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; or

(D) refrain from direct or indirect contact with the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.