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 parent, guardian, or custodian, a factual summary of the report may be admitted.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-18-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
     (c) The following shall be given a fair opportunity to controvert any part of the report admitted into evidence:

(1) The child.

(2) The child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.

(3) The person representing the interests of the state.

(4) A foster parent or other caretaker who is entitled to notice of the dispositional hearing under section 1.3 of this chapter.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.85.

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