Sec. 3. If:

(1) the department determines that the best interests of the child require intervention by the department or action in the juvenile or criminal court; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-33-14-3

  • 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.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child is an active duty member of the military;

the department may seek the assistance of the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program in determining and providing appropriate services for the child and family.

As added by P.L.81-2016, SEC.4.