Indiana Code 31-14-10-2. Consultation with probation officer; referral of child for evaluation
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Sec. 2. The probation officer may do the following:
(2) Upon approval of the court, refer the child for professional diagnosis and evaluation.
(1) Consult with any person who may have information about the child and the child’s potential custodial arrangements.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-14-10-2
- 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.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(3) Without consent from the child’s parent or guardian, consult with and obtain information concerning the child from:
(A) medical;
(B) psychiatric;
(C) psychological; or
(D) other;
persons who have knowledge of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.556.