Sec. 4. If notified under section 2 of this chapter, whenever a safe haven infant is taken into custody without a court order under this chapter, the attorney for the department of child services shall, without unnecessary delay, do the following:

(1) Request the juvenile court to:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-2.5-4

  • 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
  • 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.
(A) authorize the filing of a petition alleging that the safe haven infant is a child in need of services;

(B) hold an initial hearing under IC 31-34-10 not later than the next business day after the safe haven infant is taken into custody; and

(C) appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate for the safe haven infant.

(2) File a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship under IC 31-35-1.5.

As added by P.L.133-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.129-2005, SEC.5; P.L.234-2005, SEC.171; P.L.45-2023, SEC.8.

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