Sec. 3. (a) If the juvenile court determines that a parent, guardian, or custodian should participate in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child, the court may order the parent, guardian, or custodian to do the following:

(1) Obtain assistance in fulfilling the obligations as a parent, guardian, or custodian.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-20-3

  • 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.
(2) Provide specified care, treatment, or supervision for the child.

(3) Work with a person providing care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.

(4) Participate in a program operated by or through the department of correction.

(5) Participate in a mental health or addiction treatment program.

     (b) If a dispositional decree requires a parent to participate in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation described in subsection (a), the juvenile court shall advise the parent that failure to participate as required by an order under this chapter, or a modified order under IC 31-34-23, can lead to the termination of the parent-child relationship under IC 31-35.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.8 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.183-2017, SEC.50; P.L.172-2022, SEC.10.

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