Sec. 6. (a) The attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings on the petition.

     (b) Upon the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, the attorney for the department shall represent the interests of the state in all subsequent proceedings.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.330; P.L.146-2008, SEC.619.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-3-6

  • 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