Sec. 3. (a) Notice of the time, place, and purpose of a detention hearing shall be given to:

(1) the child;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-6-3

  • 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.
(2) the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian if the person can be located; and

(3) each foster parent or other caretaker with whom the child has been placed for temporary care under IC 31-37-5.

     (b) The court shall:

(1) provide a person who is required to be notified under subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) an opportunity to be heard; and

(2) allow a person described in subdivision (1) to make recommendations to the court;

at the detention hearing.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-5(f) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.81.