Court interview of child in chambers

Ind. Code § 31-17-2-9, under Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders.

Ind. Code § 31-17-2-9

Sec. 9. (a) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child's wishes. (b) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If counsel is present: (1) a record may be made of the interview; and (2) the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of appeal. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-21(d).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.