Sec. 4. (a) If the department denies a request for sibling visitation under section 3 of this chapter, the child’s guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate may petition the juvenile court with jurisdiction in the county in which the child receiving foster care is located for an order requiring sibling visitation.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-28-5-4

  • 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.
     (b) If the juvenile court determines it is in the best interests of the child receiving foster care to have sibling visitation, the juvenile court shall order sibling visitation and establish a schedule for the sibling visitation.

As added by P.L.133-2008, SEC.10.

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