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Indiana Statutes, Title 31

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Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

295 chapters · 2,470 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 312,470 Ch 2, General Policy Provisions267 Ch 2.1, Definitions266 Ch 4, Marriage Licenses and Certificates223 Ch 3, Uniform Premarital Agreement Act175 Ch 6, Authority to Solemnize Marriages174 Ch 5, Filing of Paternity Action; Limitations173 Ch 1, Effect of the Recodification Act of …168 Ch 8, Void Marriages77 Ch 7, Rights and Liabilities Incident to M…71 Ch 9, Voidable Marriages69 Ch 19, Paternity Determination by Foreign J…58 Ch 10, Actions to Annul Voidable Marriages50 Ch 15, Temporary Restraining Orders and Per…49 Ch 12, Enforcement of Child Support Orders47

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Ind. Code § 31-14-19-1 Full faith and credit to paternity determination by foreign jurisdiction
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Sec. 1. A court or Title IV-D agency shall give full faith and credit to a paternity determination made by another state or foreign jurisdiction regardless of whether the determination is made through: (1) a voluntary acknowledgment; or (2) a judicial or an administrative process…
Ind. Code § 31-16-19-1 Payment into court or agency
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Sec. 1. (a) If: (1) an individual, by the terms of a court order or decree, is ordered to pay support money to or for the dependent wife, husband, father, or mother of the individual; and (2) the: (A) dependents are being supported in whole or in part by public money; or (B) pare…
Ind. Code § 31-16-19-2 Payments into court; accounting system
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Sec. 2. If the court enters a decree or an order under section 1(a) of this chapter, the clerk shall: (1) immediately set up an appropriate account system in the case; and (2) maintain a continuous record of the payments to each account. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-2-…
Ind. Code § 31-19-19-0.5 Storing and maintaining adoption records or other adoption information

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Sec. 0.5. (a) This section does not apply to a confidential intermediary appointed under IC 31-19-24. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) or (d), a person that is required to store, maintain, or release adoption records or other adoption information under IC 31-19-12-5, IC 3…

Ind. Code § 31-19-19-1 Court files and records

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Sec. 1. (a) The following items are confidential: (1) A petition for adoption. (2) Reports of the investigation made under IC 31-19-8-5 (or IC 31-3-1-4 before its repeal). (3) All other papers filed in connection with a petition for adoption. (4) The record of evidence of the hea…

Ind. Code § 31-19-19-2 Agency files and records

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Sec. 2. (a) All files and records pertaining to the adoption proceedings in: (1) the local office; (2) the department; or (3) any of the licensed child placing agencies; are confidential and open to inspection only as provided in IC 31-19-13-2(2), IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC…

Ind. Code § 31-19-19-3 Adoption history information

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Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, the information located in the adoption history may not be disclosed under: (1) IC 5-14-3; or (2) any freedom of information: (A) legislation; (B) rules; or (C) practice. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-20.] As added by P.L.1-1997,…

Ind. Code § 31-19-19-4 Confidentiality of adoption papers, records, and information; disclosure procedures

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Sec. 4. All papers, records, and information pertaining to the adoption, whether part of: (1) the permanent record of the court; or (2) a file in: (A) the division of vital records; (B) the department or local office; (C) a licensed child placing agency; or (D) a professional hea…

Ind. Code § 31-19-19-5 Disclosure of confidential information; offense; discharge from public office

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Sec. 5. (a) An employer or any person administering adoption records who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally: (1) discloses any confidential information relating to any adoption except as provided in IC 31-19-17, this chapter, or IC 31-19-20 through IC 31-19-25.5; or (2) allo…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-1 Dispositional hearing; issues for consideration

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Sec. 1. (a) The juvenile court shall complete a dispositional hearing not more than thirty (30) days after the date the court finds that a child is a child in need of services to consider the following: (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-1.1 Mandatory attendance at predispositional hearing by report preparer

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Sec. 1.1. At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report: (1) must be present, if possible; and (2) if present, shall provide testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in …

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-1.3 Notice of disposition of hearing; duties of court

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Sec. 1.3. (a) The department shall provide notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the dispositional hearing under this chapter to each: (1) party or person for whom a summons is required to be issued under IC 31-34-10-2; and (2) foster parent or other caretaker with whom…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-10 Findings and conclusions

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Sec. 10. (a) The juvenile court shall accompany the court's dispositional decree with written findings and conclusions upon the record concerning the following: (1) The needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement, including any specific factors used to de…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-2 Admissibility of reports

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Sec. 2. (a) Any predispositional report may be admitted into evidence to the extent that the report contains evidence of probative value even if the report would otherwise be excluded. (b) If a report contains information that should not be released to the child or the child's pa…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-3 Civil commitment; child with a mental illness

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Sec. 3. If it appears to the juvenile court that a child has a mental illness, the court may: (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for civil commitment proceedings under IC 12-26; or (2) initiate a civil commitment proceeding under IC 12-26. [Pre-1997 Rec…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-4 Discharge of child; continuance of proceeding; no release of local office or the department of child services from obligations to child

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Sec. 4. If: (1) a child is referred to a probate court; (2) the juvenile court initiates a commitment proceeding; or (3) the court transfers a commitment proceeding under IC 12-26-1-4; the juvenile court shall discharge the child or continue the court's proceedings under the juve…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-5 Release of local office or the department of child services from obligations to child placed in state institution

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Sec. 5. If the court authorizes a child who is under the custody or supervision of a local office or the department to be placed in a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318) for voluntary treatment in accordance with IC 12-26-3, the court may not release the department …

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-6 Dispositional decree; considerations; formal order

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Sec. 6. (a) If consistent with the safety of the community and the best interest of the child, the juvenile court shall enter a dispositional decree that: (1) is: (A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and (B) close to the parents'…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-6.1 Juvenile court entering dispositional decree or a modification to a dispositional decree; department consideration of juvenile court recommendations; written findings by juvenile court; appeal by department

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Sec. 6.1. (a) Before entering its dispositional decree or a modification to a dispositional decree, the juvenile court shall do the following: (1) Consider the recommendations for the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement made by the department in t…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-7 Placement of child; relative; evaluation; background checks

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Sec. 7. (a) In addition to the factors under section 6 of this chapter, if the court enters a dispositional decree regarding a child in need of services that includes an out-of-home placement, the court shall: (1) order the department to continue exercising due diligence to ident…

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-8 Provision of copies of dispositional report

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Sec. 8. The juvenile court shall send a copy of the dispositional report described in section 10 of this chapter to each person who receives placement or wardship of the child. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(g) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 31-34-19-9 Advisement of modification procedures

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Sec. 9. The juvenile court shall advise the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian of the procedures under IC 31-34-23. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(h) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-1 Entry of dispositional decrees; placement in foster family home or another facility; findings and conclusions; costs

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Sec. 1. (a) Subject to section 6.5 of this chapter, if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-2, the juvenile court may enter one (1) or more of the following dispositional decrees: (1) Order supervision of the child by the probation department. (2) Order the child to recei…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-1.5 Completion of case plan; copies of case plan; contents; review and update

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Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies to a delinquent child if the child is placed in an out-of-home residence or facility that is not a secure detention facility. (b) The probation department, after negotiating with: (1) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and (2) any child…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-1.7 Consult with child; selection of child representatives; adviser

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Sec. 1.7. (a) For a child who is at least fourteen (14) years of age, the probation officer shall consult with the child in the development of the child's case plan or transitional services plan. If the probation officer determines that the child is unable to participate effectiv…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-10 Confinement of delinquent child at least 14 years of age having two prior delinquency adjudications and who commits an act that would be a felony against a person or a Level 1 through Level 4 felony conviction for burglary or a controlled substance offense

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Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a child who: (1) is adjudicated a delinquent child for an act that if committed by an adult would be: (A) a felony against a person; (B) a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony that is a controlled substances offense under IC 35-48-4-1 …

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-11 Confinement imposed under departmental classification system; limitation

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Sec. 11. If a child: (1) is adjudicated a delinquent child for a delinquent act; and (2) becomes a ward of the department of correction under this chapter (or IC 31-6-4-15.9 before its repeal); the department of correction may not at any time during the child's confinement impose…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-11.5 Transitional services; data collection; annual report

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Sec. 11.5. (a) Under the policies established by the statewide juvenile justice oversight body described in IC 2-5-36-9.3, a child who is a ward of the department of correction may receive at least three (3) months of transitional services to support reintegration back into the c…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-11.7 Telehealth services

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Sec. 11.7. A juvenile court may recommend telehealth services (as defined in IC 25-1-9.5-6) as an alternative to a child receiving a diagnostic assessment under this section. As added by P.L.101-2022, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-12 HIV testing of delinquent child; reporting; notice to and counseling of victims

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Sec. 12. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (1) an offense relating to a criminal sexual act (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-216) and the offense created an epi…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-13 Delinquent acts involving controlled or counterfeit substances or prescription drugs; invalidation of driver's license or permit

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Sec. 13. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (1) dealing in: (A) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7); or (B) a counterfeit substance (as de…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-14 Delinquent acts involving controlled or counterfeit substances or prescription drugs; prior adjudication of act on or near school property; invalidation of driver's license or permit

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Sec. 14. (a) This section applies if: (1) a child has been previously determined to be a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 (or IC 31-6-4-1(b)(1) before its repeal) due to the commission of a delinquent act described in section 13(a)(1), 13(a)(2), or 13(a)(3) of this chapter (or I…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-15 Delinquent acts involving controlled or counterfeit substances or prescription drugs; denial of learner's permit

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Sec. 15. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (1) dealing in: (A) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7); or (B) a counterfeit substance (as de…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-16 Delinquent acts involving controlled or counterfeit substances or prescription drugs; prior adjudication of act on or near school property; denial of learner's permit

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Sec. 16. (a) This section applies if: (1) a child has been previously determined to be a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 (or IC 31-6-4-1(b)(1) before its repeal) due to the commission of a delinquent act described in section 15(a)(1), 15(a)(2), or 15(a)(3) of this chapter (or I…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-17 Delinquent acts involving criminal vandalism or use of graffiti; suspension of driver's license or invalidation of learner's permit

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Sec. 17. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be criminal vandalism under IC 35-43-1-2 that involves the use of graffiti. (b) The juvenile court may, in addition …

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-17.2 Fuel theft by delinquent child

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Sec. 17.2. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be a theft or criminal conversion described in IC 35-43-4-8 (fuel theft). (b) The juvenile court shall, in additio…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-17.3 Suspension of child's driving privileges; reinstatement; specialized driving privileges; termination

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Sec. 17.3. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be an offense under IC 9-30-5. (b) The juvenile court shall, in addition to any other order or decree the court ma…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-17.4 Court may order a delinquent child to receive counseling

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Sec. 17.4. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be an offense relating to a criminal sexual act (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-216). (b) The juvenile court may, in a…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-18 Surrendering and forwarding driver's licenses or permits

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Sec. 18. If the court orders invalidation or denial of issuance of driving privileges as described in IC 31-37-5-7 or section 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 17.3 of this chapter (or IC 31-6-4-15.9(c), IC 31-6-4-15.9(d), IC 31-6-4-15.9(e), or IC 31-6-4-15.9(f) before the repeal of IC 3…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-19 Period of invalidation or denial of license or permit; maximum; order to allow receipt of license or permit before completion of period

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Sec. 19. The juvenile court may: (1) enter an order for the maximum period of invalidation or denial of issuance under sections 13, 14, 15, and 16 of this chapter; and (2) following a determination that the child has committed no further delinquent acts, enter an order to allow t…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-2 Dispositional decree that includes a no contact order; protective order depository; confidential form

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Sec. 2. If a court enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(a)(7) of this chapter: (1) the clerk of the court that enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(a)(7) of this chapter shall comply with IC 5-2-9…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-20 Restitution or removal of graffiti; rescission of order suspending or invalidating driver's license or learner's permit

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Sec. 20. (a) This section applies if the juvenile court has entered an order for suspension or invalidation of a driver's license or a learner's permit under section 17 of this chapter (or IC 31-6-4-15.9(f) before its repeal). (b) Following a determination by the juvenile court t…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-21 Juvenile detention facility confining child for more than 30

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days; criteria Sec. 21. As part of a dispositional decree, a child may only be confined in a juvenile detention facility for more than thirty (30) days if the facility meets the following criteria: (1) The facility provides to delinquent children a program that includes recreatio…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-22 Dispositional decree containing a no contact order for child needing care, treatment, or rehabilitation; protective order depository; confidential form

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Sec. 22. If a court issues a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 6(b)(2)(G) of this chapter: (1) the clerk of the court shall comply with IC 5-2-9; and (2) the petitioner shall file a confidential form prescribed or approved by the office of judici…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-23 Placement in facility located outside child's county of residence

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Sec. 23. A court may not place a child who is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 (or IC 31-6-4-1(b)(1) before its repeal) in: (1) a community based correctional facility for children; (2) a juvenile detention facility; (3) a secure facility; (4) a secure private facility; or (5)…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-24 Order for participation by parent, guardian, or custodian in program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for child

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Sec. 24. If the juvenile court determines that a parent, guardian, or custodian should participate in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child, the court may order the parent, guardian, or custodian to: (1) obtain assistance in fulfilling the obligations as a…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-25 Decree limiting contact with child; copies to parties and law enforcement agencies

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Sec. 25. (a) The clerk of the court that enters a dispositional decree under this article that requires a person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child shall provide a copy of the decree to the following: (1) Each party. (2) The sheriff. (3) The law enforcement a…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-26 Determination and reporting of legal settlement

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Sec. 26. (a) This section applies if a juvenile court: (1) places a child; (2) changes the placement of a child; or (3) reviews the implementation of a decree under IC 31-37-20 (or IC 31-6-4-19 before its repeal) of a child placed; in a state licensed private or public health car…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-27 Emancipation of child; findings; terms

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Sec. 27. (a) The juvenile court for the county in which a child resides may emancipate the child under section 1(a)(5) or 5(b)(5) of this chapter upon a petition brought by the child. (b) The court in which a petition is filed under subsection (a) shall appoint an attorney to ser…

Ind. Code § 31-37-19-28 Copy of dispositional decree of a Medicaid recipient child by court to division of family resources

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Sec. 28. (a) This section applies if a predispositional report indicates that a child receives Medicaid and a court places the child in: (1) a juvenile detention facility; or (2) a secure facility, not including a facility licensed as a child caring institution under IC 31-27. (b…