Sec. 20. (a) A local office, a licensed child placing agency, or an attorney may charge a reasonable fee for services performed or actual expenses incurred under section 19 of this chapter.

     (b) The following persons may charge a reasonable fee for actual expenses incurred in complying with this chapter:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-25-20

  • 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
(1) A licensed child placing agency.

(2) The court.

(3) The department.

(4) A local office.

(5) A professional health care provider.

(6) An attorney.

(7) The Indiana department of health.

As added by P.L.191-2011, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.83; P.L.56-2023, SEC.294.