Sec. 2. (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.
(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.
(c) The following shall be given a fair opportunity to controvert any part of the report admitted into evidence:
(1) The child.
(2) The child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
(3) The person representing the interests of the state.
(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.