Sec. 13.5. The records of the juvenile court are available without a court order to an employee of the department of child services, a caseworker, or a juvenile probation officer conducting a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2-22.5) under IC 31-26-5-3, IC 31-34, or IC 31-37 to determine the appropriateness of an out-of-home placement for a:

(1) child at imminent risk of placement;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-39-2-13.5

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) child in need of services; or

(3) delinquent child.

As added by P.L.70-2004, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.189; P.L.145-2006, SEC.360.