Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 4.5(d) of this chapter, if the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship. (b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition. (c) The court shall write a formal order with: (1) findings of fact that support the entry of the conclusions required by subsections (a) and (b); and (2) any specific factors used to determine the child's best interest. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.23; P.L.128-2012, SEC.173; P.L.116-2026, SEC.13.
Determination; formal order
Ind. Code § 31-35-2-8, under Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child or a Child in Need of Services.
Ind. Code § 31-35-2-8