Sec. 1. (a) Before a hearing under IC 31-37-20-2 or IC 31-37-20-3, the probation department shall prepare a report on the progress made in implementing the dispositional decree, including the progress made in rehabilitating the child, preventing placement out-of-home, reuniting the family, or finalizing another permanency plan as approved by the court.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-21-1

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
     (b) Before preparing the report required by subsection (a), the probation department shall consult a foster parent of the child about the child’s progress made while in the foster parent’s care.

     (c) If modification of the dispositional decree is recommended, the probation department shall prepare a modification report containing the information required by IC 31-37-17 and request a formal court hearing.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-19(d) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.351; P.L.146-2008, SEC.658.

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