Sec. 1. The juvenile court shall hold a dispositional hearing to consider the following:

(1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-18-1

  • 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.
  • juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
(2) The necessity, nature, and extent of the participation by a parent, a guardian, or a custodian in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.

(3) The financial responsibility of the parent or guardian of the estate for services provided for the parent or guardian or the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.31.