1. (a) Any predispositional report may be admitted into evidence to the extent that the report contains evidence of probative value even if the report would otherwise be excluded.
2. (b) If a report contains information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, a factual summary of the report may be admitted.

3. (c) The following shall be given a fair opportunity to controvert any part of the report admitted into evidence:

   1. (1) The child.
   2. (2) The child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
   3. (3) The person representing the interests of the state.

   4. (4) A foster parent or other caretaker who is entitled to notice of the dispositional hearing under section 1.3 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.85.