Sec. 3. If:

(1) the child is an alleged delinquent child; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-9-3

  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian fails to participate in the program of informal adjustment;

the probation department or the department may file a petition for compliance.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.338.