Sec. 1. (a) The juvenile court may appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child at any time.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-32-3-1

  • 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.
     (b) The juvenile court may appoint an early intervention advocate for a child who is participating in a preventative program for at-risk children that has been established by the court under section 11 of this chapter.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.183-2011, SEC.5.

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