§ 31-35-3.5-1 Proceedings
§ 31-35-3.5-2 Jurisdiction of probate court
§ 31-35-3.5-3 Petition to terminate parental rights
§ 31-35-3.5-4 Time limits for filing petition
§ 31-35-3.5-5 Contents of petition
§ 31-35-3.5-6 Commission of rape is prima facie evidence that termination of parental rights is in the best interests of a child conceived as a result of the rape
§ 31-35-3.5-7 Termination of parental rights; burden of proof
§ 31-35-3.5-8 Appointment of guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
§ 31-35-3.5-9 Emergency custody orders
§ 31-35-3.5-10 Notice to county department of child services; department’s duty to notify court of any other pending petition to terminate parental rights with respect to the same child
§ 31-35-3.5-11 Court shall stay proceedings until disposition of any other pending petition to terminate parental rights with respect to the same child
§ 31-35-3.5-12 Court in which petition to terminate parental rights was pending shall send a notice of the entry of disposition to a court that has stayed proceedings pending disposition
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 35 > Chapter 3.5 - Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5