At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report:

1. (1) must be present, if possible; and

2. (2) if present, shall provide testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-34-18 :

   1. (A) examined the available options; and
   2. (B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-34-18-4 .

As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.21.