1. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for compliance and after notice and a hearing on the petition for compliance, the juvenile court may order the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child to participate in a program of informal adjustment implemented under section 1 of this chapter.

2. (b) A parent, guardian, or custodian who fails to participate in a program of informal adjustment ordered by the court may be found in contempt of court.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.631.