Sec. 24. If the juvenile court determines that a parent, guardian, or custodian should participate in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child, the court may order the parent, guardian, or custodian to:

(1) obtain assistance in fulfilling the obligations as a parent, guardian, or custodian;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-19-24

  • 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) provide specified care, treatment, or supervision for the child;

(3) work with a person providing care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and

(4) participate in a program operated by or through the department of correction.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.8 part.]

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