Indiana Code 31-34-23-1. Motion for modification
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Sec. 1. While the juvenile court retains jurisdiction under IC 31-30-2, the juvenile court may modify any dispositional decree:
(2) upon the motion of:
(1) upon the juvenile court’s own motion;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-23-1
- 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.
- 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.
(A) the child;
(B) the child’s:
(i) parent;
(ii) guardian;
(iii) custodian;
(iv) court appointed special advocate; or
(v) guardian ad litem; or
(C) the attorney for the department; or
(3) upon the motion of any person providing services to the child or to the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian under a decree of the court.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.129-2005, SEC.9; P.L.146-2008, SEC.611.