Indiana Code 31-34-5-2. Findings
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Sec. 2. If a child has been removed from the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian under IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4, then, in accordance with federal law, at the detention hearing the court shall make written findings and conclusions that state the following:
(2) A description of the family services available before removal of the child.
(1) Whether removal of the child authorized by IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4 was necessary to protect the child.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-34-5-2
- 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.
(3) Efforts made to provide family services before removal of the child.
(4) Why the efforts made to provide family services did not prevent removal of the child.
(5) Whether the efforts made to prevent removal of the child were reasonable.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6(f) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.