Indiana Code 31-41-2-2. Dual status assessment team
(1) if the child has a department of child services case manager, the case manager;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-41-2-2
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- 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.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
(3) if the child has a probation officer, that probation officer;
(4) if the child does not have a probation officer, a probation officer appointed by the court; and
(5) a meeting facilitator, who may be a member of the dual status assessment team described in subdivisions (1) through (4) or may be a person appointed by the juvenile court.
(b) The dual status assessment team may include:
(1) the child if the juvenile court deems the child is age appropriate;
(2) the child’s public defender or attorney;
(3) the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian;
(4) the child’s parent’s attorney;
(5) a prosecuting attorney;
(6) the attorney for the department;
(7) a court appointed special advocate or a guardian at litem;
(8) a representative from the department of correction;
(9) a school representative;
(10) an educator;
(11) a therapist;
(12) the child’s foster parent; and
(13) a service provider appointed by the team or the juvenile court.
As added by P.L.66-2015, SEC.17.