Indiana Code 31-35-3.5-7. Termination of parental rights; burden of proof
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Sec. 7. (a) The court shall terminate the parent-child relationship if the court finds:
(2) that termination of the parent-child relationship is in the best interests of the child.
(1) by clear and convincing evidence that the allegations in a petition described in section 5(2)(A) and 5(2)(B) of this chapter are true; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-3.5-7
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(b) If the court does not find either element in subsection (a), the court shall deny the petition.
As added by P.L.64-2016, SEC.3.