Predispositional report; recommendation of care, treatment, or
rehabilitation of child; alternative reports
Sec. 1. (a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need of services,
the juvenile court shall order a probation officer or a caseworker to
prepare a predispositional report that contains a:
(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment,
rehabilitation, or placement; and
(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or
placement of the child.
(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for
consideration by the court:
(1) The child.
(2) The child's:
(A) parent;
(B) guardian;
(C) guardian ad litem;
(D) court appointed special advocate; or
(E) custodian.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14.
Last modified: May 24, 2006