Before complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the juvenile court shall first determine whether the following conditions make it appropriate to appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child:

1. (1) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services:

   1. (A) under IC 31-34-1-6 ;
   2. (B) under IC 31-34-1-10 or IC 31-34-1-11 ;
   3. (C) due to the inability, refusal, or neglect of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian to supply the child with the necessary medical care; or

   4. (D) because the location of both of the child's parents is unknown;

      the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

2. (2) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services under:

   1. (A) IC 31-34-1-1 ;
   2. (B) IC 31-34-1-2 ;
   3. (C) IC 31-34-1-3 ;
   4. (D) IC 31-34-1-3.5 ;
   5. (E) IC 31-34-1-4 ;
   6. (F) IC 31-34-1-5 ;
   7. (G) IC 31-34-1-7 ; or

   8. (H) IC 31-34-1-8 ;

      the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

3. (3) If the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child denies the allegations of a petition under section 6 of this chapter, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.180; P.L.46-2016, SEC.10; P.L.183-2017, SEC.43; P.L.86-2018, SEC.220.