If a child interview occurs, the intake officer shall advise the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian of the following:

1. (1) The nature of the allegations against the child.
2. (2) That the intake officer is conducting a preliminary inquiry to assist the prosecuting attorney in determining whether a petition should be filed alleging that the child is a delinquent child.

3. (3) That the intake officer will recommend whether to:

   1. (A) file a petition;
   2. (B) file a petition and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41 ;
   3. (C) refer the child to juvenile diversion as described in IC 31-37-8.5 ;
   4. (D) refer the child to juvenile diversion as described in IC 31-37-8.5 and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by the dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5 ;
   5. (E) informally adjust the case;
   6. (F) informally adjust the case and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by the dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5 ;
   7. (G) refer the child to another agency; or
   8. (H) dismiss the case.
4. (4) That the child has a right to remain silent.
5. (5) That anything the child says may be used against the child in subsequent judicial proceedings.
6. (6) That the child has a right to consult with an attorney before the child talks with the intake officer.
7. (7) That the child has a right to stop at any time and consult with an attorney.
8. (8) That the child has a right to stop talking with the intake officer at any time.

9. (9) That if the child cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney for the child.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-7(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.11; P.L.101-2022, SEC.16.