Caption; Allegations

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Sec. 3. (a) A petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian must be entitled "In the Matter of the Participation of _________ the Parent, Guardian, or Custodian of _________". The petition must allege the following:

(1) That the respondent is the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.

(2) That the child has been adjudicated a child in need of services.

(b) A petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian may include a recommendation that the parent, guardian, or custodian should do one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Obtain assistance in fulfilling obligations as a parent, guardian, or custodian.

(2) Provide specified care, treatment, or supervision for the child.

(3) Work with a person providing care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child.

(4) Refrain from direct or indirect contact with the child.

(5) Participate in a mental health or addiction treatment program.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-17(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.183-2017, SEC.47.


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