Ind. Code § 31-34-9-2
Authorization to file petition; evidence; finding; determination for dual status assessment
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.3.
The juvenile court shall do the following:
- (1) Consider the preliminary inquiry and the evidence of probable cause that is contained in the report of the preliminary inquiry or an affidavit of probable cause.
- (2) Authorize the filing of a petition if the court finds probable cause to believe that the child is a child in need of services.
(3) Determine if a child should be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5 .
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.3.