Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department shall: (1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or (2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal prosecution is desired. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(q).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.142.
Referral to juvenile court or prosecuting attorney
Ind. Code § 31-33-14-1, under Referral of Case to Juvenile Court Following Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect; Juvenile Court Proceeding.
Ind. Code § 31-33-14-1