If consistent with the safety of the community and the best interest of the child, the juvenile court shall enter a dispositional decree that:

1. (1) is:

   1. (A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
   2. (B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
2. (2) least interferes with family autonomy;
3. (3) is least disruptive of family life;
4. (4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;
5. (5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and

6. (6) provides a reasonable opportunity for the child's parent who:

   1. (A) is incarcerated; and

   2. (B) has maintained a meaningful role in the child's life;

      to maintain a relationship with the child.

      [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(e) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.22; P.L.258-2019, SEC.2.