Dispositional hearing; factfinding hearing; consent
Sec. 9. (a) If the allegations of a petition have been admitted, the
juvenile court may hold a dispositional hearing immediately after the
initial hearing.
(b) If the allegations have been denied, the juvenile court may
hold the factfinding hearing immediately after the initial hearing.
(c) The following persons must consent to holding a hearing under
subsection (a) or (b) immediately after the initial hearing:
(1) The child if competent to do so.
(2) The child's:
(A) counsel;
(B) guardian ad litem;
(C) court appointed special advocate;
(D) parent;
(E) guardian; or
(F) custodian.
(3) The person representing the interests of the state.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
Last modified: May 24, 2006