Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights

Ind. Code § 31-34-12-2, under Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence.

Ind. Code § 31-34-12-2

Sec. 2. Except as provided in IC 31-35-2-4.5(d), a finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must be based upon clear and convincing evidence. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.8.