Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 1. A proceeding under this chapter is separate from and does not affect: (1) a proceeding for involuntary treatment under IC 12-26; or (2) an order from a juvenile court under IC 31-37 that requires drug or alcohol treatment. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding IC 34-46-3 and IC 25-33-1-17, the judge may order a physician or a psychologist to submit a drug and alcohol assessment to the juvenile court in a proceeding under this chapter. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 11. The judge of the juvenile court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child at any time. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. (a) A parent, guardian, or custodian of a child may file a verified petition with the juvenile court in the county in which the child resides for involuntary drug and alcohol treatment if the child: (1) is incapable of consenting; or (2) refuses to consent; to voluntary t…

Sec. 3. A verified petition filed under section 2 of this chapter must include the name and age of the child and a summary of facts that support the petitioner's request for involuntary drug and alcohol treatment. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. (a) The juvenile court, after making an ex parte determination that there is probable cause to believe the child is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1), shall order the child named in the petition to undergo a drug and alcohol assessment. The assessme…

Sec. 5. Following a hearing, the juvenile court may order involuntary drug and alcohol treatment for not more than forty-five (45) consecutive days if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child: (1) is a drug or alcohol abuser (as defined in 440 IAC 4.4-1-1);…

Sec. 6. (a) Before the expiration of a period of involuntary treatment, the juvenile court shall conduct a review hearing to determine whether further treatment is necessary. (b) The juvenile court may order an additional term of treatment if it finds at the initial review hearin…

Sec. 7. The juvenile court may order each parent, guardian, or custodian of the child to participate in any aspect of the child's treatment under section 5 or 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. The juvenile court may modify the original terms of involuntary drug and alcohol treatment if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that a substantial change in the circumstances that supported the original terms and conditions of treatment has occurred. As added by P…

Sec. 9. A parent, guardian, or custodian is required to pay court costs, court fees, and the costs of assessment and treatment. Neither the court nor the county is liable for any part of the costs of assessment or treatment under this chapter. As added by P.L.196-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. The juvenile court shall review the status of a child removed from the child's family under this article (or IC 31-6-11 before its repeal) according to IC 31-34-21. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-13.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16.

Sec. 1. The court shall order the father to pay at least fifty percent (50%) of the reasonable expenses of the mother's pregnancy and childbirth, including the cost of: (1) prenatal care; (2) delivery; (3) hospitalization; (4) other necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in c…

Sec. 1. Any individual: (1) whose father or mother provided the individual with necessary food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, and education until the individual reached sixteen (16) years of age; and (2) who is financially able due to the individual's own property, income…

Sec. 10. If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall: (1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and (2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration: (A) the needs of the…

Sec. 11. (a) An order of the court under section 10 of this chapter is a continuing order. The court has jurisdiction to modify the order with respect to: (1) the order's continuation; (2) the amount of support; and (3) the method of payment at any time during the need of the par…

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…

Sec. 1. The court may tax as costs the reasonable expenses of any medical tests authorized under IC 31-14-6 (or IC 31-6-6.1-8 before its repeal). [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-18(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

Sec. 2. (a) The court may order a party to pay: (1) a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining an action under this article; and (2) a reasonable amount for attorney's fees, including amounts for legal services provided and costs incurred, before the comme…

Sec. 1. The state registrar shall administer the adoption history program provided for in this chapter, IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-23, IC 31-19-25, and IC 31-19-25.5. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-12.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.14.…