Sec. 2. (a) In addition to providing the court with a recommendation for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation of the child, the person preparing the report shall consider the necessity, nature, and extent of the participation by a parent, guardian, or custodian in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-17-2

  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
     (b) If a probation officer believes that an out-of-home placement would be appropriate for a delinquent child, the probation officer shall consider whether the child should be placed with a suitable and willing relative, before considering other out-of-home placements for the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.640; P.L.123-2014, SEC.25.

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