Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 2. In addition to the rights described in section 1 of this chapter, a child charged with a delinquent act is also entitled to: (1) be represented by counsel under IC 31-32-4; (2) refrain from testifying against the child; and (3) confront witnesses. [Pre-1997 Recodification…

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies only to a court ordered or voluntary mental health: (1) screening; (2) assessment; (3) evaluation; or (4) treatment; provided by or under the direction of an evaluator, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-90, in conjunction with proceedings under this art…

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to the following proceedings: (1) Proceedings to determine whether a child is a child in need of services. (2) Proceedings to determine whether the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child should participate in a program of care, treatment, or re…

Sec. 3.5. An individual with whom a child is placed, or a representative of a licensed child placing agency (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-46) that is providing services to a child, during child in need of services proceedings regarding the child is entitled to attend, in its entiret…

Sec. 4. A child may not be charged with or convicted of a crime, except a crime excluded by IC 31-30-1, unless the child has been waived to a court having criminal jurisdiction. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

Sec. 5. A parent is entitled to representation by counsel in proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-2(c) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

Sec. 6. (a) A child may not be considered a criminal as the result of an adjudication in a juvenile court, nor may an adjudication in juvenile court be considered a conviction of a crime. (b) An adjudication in juvenile court does not impose any civil disability imposed by convic…

governmental application, examination, or appointment Sec. 7. A child's contact with the juvenile justice system does not disqualify the child from any governmental application, examination, or appointment. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, …

Sec. 1. A child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer under an order of the court. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-4(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

Sec. 2. (a) A law enforcement officer may take a person into custody if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the person is the alleged perpetrator of an act against a child who the law enforcement officer believes to be a child in need of services as a r…

Sec. 3. (a) If a law enforcement officer's action under section 2 of this chapter will not adequately protect the safety of the child, the child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer, probation officer, or caseworker acting with probable cause to believe the chil…

Sec. 4. A child may be taken into custody by: (1) a law enforcement officer; (2) a probation officer; or (3) a caseworker; acting with probable cause to believe the child is a child in need of services because the child is a missing child (as defined in IC 10-13-5-4). [Pre-1997 R…

Sec. 5. If a child in need of services is a missing child and is taken into custody under a court order, the person taking the child into custody shall do the following: (1) Take the child to a place designated in the order. (2) Give notice to the following that the child has bee…

Sec. 6. (a) A person taking a child into custody under section 3 of this chapter shall make written documentation evidencing the following: (1) The facts establishing probable cause to believe that the child is a child in need of services. (2) Why the child's physical or mental c…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the termination of the parent-child relationship involving: (1) a delinquent child; or (2) a child in need of services. [1997 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.

Sec. 2. Proceedings under this chapter are governed by the procedures prescribed by: (1) IC 31-32-1, IC 31-32-4 through IC 31-32-10, and IC 31-32-12 through IC 31-32-15; (2) IC 31-34; and (3) IC 31-37; but are distinct from proceedings under IC 31-34 and IC 31-37. [Pre-1997 Recod…

Sec. 3. The probate court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile court in proceedings on a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or a child in need of services under this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5…

Sec. 3.5. (a) The department shall, and any of the following individuals may, file a petition under section 4 of this chapter with regard to a child and the child's parent if one (1) or more of the circumstances described in subsection (b) occur: (1) The child's guardian ad litem…

Sec. 4. (a) A petition to terminate the parent-child relationship involving a child adjudicated as a delinquent child or child in need of services may be signed and filed with the juvenile or probate court by any of the following: (1) The attorney for the department. (2) The chil…

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies if: (1) a court has made a finding under IC 31-34-21-5.6 that reasonable efforts for family preservation or reunification with respect to a child in need of services are not required; or (2) a child in need of services or a delinquent child: (A)…

Sec. 5. Upon the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, the attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. A…

Sec. 6. (a) Except when a hearing is required after June 30, 1999, under section 4.5 of this chapter, the person filing the petition shall request the court to set the petition for a hearing. Whenever a hearing is requested under this chapter, the court shall: (1) commence a hear…

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies to hearings under this chapter relating to a child in need of services. (b) At least ten (10) days before a hearing on a petition or motion under this chapter: (1) the person or entity who filed the petition to terminate the parent-child relatio…

Sec. 7. (a) If a parent objects to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint: (1) a guardian ad litem; (2) a court appointed special advocate; or (3) both; for the child. (b) If a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate has been appoi…

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…

Sec. 0.5. A missing juvenile is a high risk missing person under IC 5-2-17. A law enforcement agency receiving a report of a missing juvenile shall follow the procedures in IC 5-2-17 in addition to the procedures described in this chapter. As added by P.L.92-2007, SEC.3.

Sec. 1. A law enforcement agency shall begin an investigation concerning the missing child not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notification that the child is missing. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-13-3(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.19.

Sec. 2. A law enforcement agency involved in the investigation of a missing child shall do the following: (1) Update the initial report filed by the agency that received notification of the missing child upon the discovery of new information concerning the investigation. (2) Forw…

Sec. 3. (a) If a child has: (1) been reported missing to a law enforcement agency; and (2) not been located within thirty (30) days after the report was made to the law enforcement agency; the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation of the missing child may request a …

Sec. 4. (a) A state or local governmental agency or a public or private organization maintaining a record of the fingerprints of a child shall release a copy of that record to a law enforcement agency if: (1) the child is a missing child (as defined in IC 10-13-5-4); (2) a parent…

Sec. 5. (a) If an arrest warrant is issued for a person who has allegedly abducted or unlawfully retained a missing child, the law enforcement agency issuing the warrant shall immediately enter all identifying information regarding the person into the National Crime Information C…

Sec. 6. When a law enforcement agency is notified that a child for whom that agency prepared a report under IC 31-36-1-1 has been found, that agency shall promptly notify the persons described in IC 31-36-1-3 and IC 31-36-1-4. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-13-5.] As add…

Sec. 1. A child is a delinquent child if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child: (1) commits a delinquent act described in this chapter; and (2) needs care, treatment, or rehabilitation that: (A) the child is not receiving; (B) the child is unlikely to accept volu…

Sec. 2. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child leaves home or a specific location previously designated by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian: (1) without reasonable cause; and (2) without permission of the parent, guard…

Sec. 3. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 20-33-2 concerning compulsory school attendance. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.209.

Sec. 4. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child habitually disobeys the reasonable and lawful commands of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, S…

Sec. 5. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child commits a curfew violation under IC 31-37-3. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Sec. 6. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 7.1-5-7 concerning minors and alcoholic beverages. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Sec. 7. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 22-11-14-6(c) concerning minors and fireworks. As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.16.

Sec. 8. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child: (1) intentionally flees from lawful detention (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-186) where the child has been placed; (2) knowingly or intentionally violates a home detention order impos…

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to all records of the juvenile court except the following: (1) Records involving an adult charged with a crime or criminal contempt of court. (2) Records involving a pregnant minor or her physician seeking a waiver of the requirement under IC 35-1…

Sec. 10. (a) Subject to section 15 of this chapter, the juvenile court may grant any person having a legitimate interest in the work of the court or in a particular case access to the court's legal records. In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider that the best inte…

Sec. 11. The juvenile court shall grant any person involved in a legitimate research activity access to the court's confidential records if: (1) the person conducting the research provides written information about: (A) the purpose of the person's project, including any intent to…

Sec. 12. (a) The juvenile court shall grant any party to a criminal or juvenile delinquency proceeding access to a person's legal records if the information may be used: (1) to impeach the person as a witness; or (2) to discredit the person's reputation if the person places reput…

action Sec. 13. (a) The juvenile court may grant the victim of a delinquent act, or a member of the victim's family, access to the court's legal records if the information may be used in a civil action against: (1) the child who committed the act; or (2) the child's parent. (b) A…

Sec. 13.5. The records of the juvenile court are available without a court order to an employee of the department of child services, a caseworker, or a juvenile probation officer conducting a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-58) under IC 31-26-5-3, IC 31-34, or I…