Indiana Code 31-35-2-7. Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
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Sec. 7. (a) If a parent objects to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint:
(2) a court appointed special advocate; or
(1) a guardian ad litem;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-2-7
- 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) both;
for the child.
(b) If a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate has been appointed for the child under IC 31-34-10, the court may reappoint the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to represent and protect the best interests of the child in the termination proceedings.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.