Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 12. If a defendant is in default for failure to comply with the order and judgment of the court, the same process may be used for contempt of court as in divorce proceedings. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. An action for support of a parent may be instituted against a child for violation of the duty to support a parent as required by section 1 of this chapter by filing a verified complaint in a circuit or superior court of the county of the residence of either parent. The pl…

Sec. 3. The complaint must allege definite specific facts to establish: (1) the duty to support; and (2) the violation of the duty to support. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 4. (a) Any of the following may prosecute a civil action for support of a parent: (1) The parent. (2) The township trustee. (3) The department. (4) The director of the division of family resources. (5) The prosecuting attorney. (b) Costs may not be taxed against: (1) the pro…

Sec. 5. In an action brought under this chapter in which: (1) the parent is the plaintiff; and (2) judgment is entered for the plaintiff; the plaintiff is also entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, which the court trying the action shall enter as a part of the judgment.…

Sec. 6. Notice shall be served upon a defendant and issues shall be made upon the verified complaint as in other civil actions. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-3 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 7. (a) The court on the court's own motion may order other children made additional parties defendant. (b) In the trial of the action, evidence may be admitted concerning support and care furnished to or by children other than the defendants. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citatio…

Sec. 8. (a) If: (1) the finding of the court; or (2) the verdict of the jury; is for or against the defendant, each party aggrieved by the finding or verdict may file a motion for a new trial and other proceedings that are proper in other civil actions. (b) Appeals may be taken a…

Sec. 9. If the trial is by jury, the verdict of the jury must state only that the jury finds in favor of each party that should recover. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, this chapter applies only to an adoption that is granted after June 30, 1993. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-31(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.100-2005, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. A person, a licensed child placing agency, or a local office placing a child for adoption shall prepare or cause to be prepared a report summarizing the available medical, psychological, and educational records of the person or agency concerning the birth parents. The per…

Sec. 3. The person, licensed child placing agency, or local office shall: (1) exclude information that would identify the birth parents unless the prospective adoptive parent or the adoptive parent under subdivision (2)(A) or an adoptee under subdivision (2)(B) who requests the i…

Sec. 4. The person, licensed child placing agency, or local office shall provide: (1) the prospective adoptive parent or the adoptive parent; and (2) upon request, an adoptee who: (A) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (B) provides proof of identification; with a summa…

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to an adoption that is granted before July 1, 1993. (b) Upon the request of an adoptee who: (1) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) provides proof of identification; a person, a licensed child placing agency, or a local office shall …

Sec. 1. (a) Upon finding that a child is a delinquent child, the juvenile court shall order a probation officer to prepare a predispositional report that contains: (1) a statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement; (2) a recommendation fo…

Sec. 1.1. (a) The person preparing the report under section 1 of this chapter: (1) may; or (2) if directed by the court, shall; confer with individuals who have expertise in professional areas related to the child's needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitatio…

Sec. 1.2. If a delinquent child is known to be eligible for special education services or placement under IC 20-35-2 and 511 IAC 7, the conference described in section 1.1 of this chapter must include a representative from the child's school. As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.27. Amen…

Sec. 1.3. (a) The individuals participating in a meeting described in section 1.1 of this chapter shall assist the person preparing the report in recommending the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child. (b) The individuals shall inform the person preparing the…

Sec. 1.4. (a) If the predispositional report includes a recommended placement, program, or services that would be payable by the department under IC 31-40-1-2, a probation officer shall refer the officer's completed predispositional report, except for the statement required under…

Sec. 2. (a) In addition to providing the court with a recommendation for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation of the child, the person preparing the report shall consider the necessity, nature, and extent of the participation by a parent, guardian, or custodian in a program of …

Sec. 3. The probation officer shall collect information and prepare a financial report, in the form prescribed by the department, on the parent or the estate of the child to assist the juvenile court and the department in: (1) determining the person's financial responsibility; an…

Sec. 4. (a) If consistent with the safety and best interest of the child and the community, the probation officer preparing the report shall recommend care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement that: (1) is based on the results of a validated risk and needs assessment tool; (2…

Sec. 5. The juvenile court may do the following: (1) Authorize an examination of the child under IC 31-32-12. (2) Make provision for similar examination of the parent, guardian, or custodian if the person gives consent. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(e) part.] As ad…

Sec. 6. (a) Predispositional reports shall be made available within a reasonable time before the dispositional hearing, unless the juvenile court determines on the record that the reports contain information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian…

Sec. 6.1. (a) The predispositional report prepared by a probation officer must include the following information: (1) A validated risk and needs assessment as described in section 1 of this chapter. (2) A description of all dispositional options considered in preparing the report…

Sec. 7. (a) This section shall not be construed to limit victim's rights granted by IC 35-40 or any other law. (b) In the case of a child who commits a delinquent act that would be a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-13-6-5.5(b)) if the child were an adult, the person preparing th…

Sec. 8. Unless prohibited by federal law, a probation department and: (1) the division of family resources; (2) a local office; and (3) the department of child services; may exchange information for use in preparing a report under this chapter. As added by P.L.131-2009, SEC.69. A…