Indiana Code 31-37-22-1. Motion for modification
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Sec. 1. (a) While the juvenile court retains jurisdiction under IC 31-30-2, the juvenile court may modify any dispositional decree:
(2) upon the motion of:
(1) upon the juvenile court’s own motion;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-22-1
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(A) the child;
(B) the child’s parent, guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem;
(C) the probation officer; or
(D) the prosecuting attorney; or
(3) upon the motion of any person providing services to the child or to the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian under a decree of the court.
(b) Upon receipt of a motion under section 11 of this chapter, the juvenile court shall reinstate its jurisdiction to conduct a hearing and issue an appropriate order in accordance with section 11 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.352; P.L.146-2008, SEC.659; P.L.86-2017, SEC.5.