Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2023. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2023.

1. (1) Send the prosecuting attorney a copy of the preliminary inquiry.

2. (2) 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 31-41-1-5 ;
   3. (C) informally adjust the case;
   4. (D) informally adjust the case and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5 ;
   5. (E) refer the child to another agency; or
   6. (F) dismiss the case.

   7. (b) The prosecuting attorney and the court may agree to alter the procedure described in subsection (a).

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

Sec. 5. (a) The intake officer shall do the following:

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.337; P.L.146-2008, SEC.627; P.L.66-2015, SEC.12.