Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-34-18-4

Recommendation on care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement

Sec. 4. If consistent with the safety and best interest of the child
and the community, the person preparing the report shall recommend
care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement that:
(1) is:
(A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most
appropriate setting available; and
(B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best

interest and special needs of the child;
(2) least interferes with family autonomy;
(3) is least disruptive of family life;
(4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and
the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the
child's parent, guardian, or custodian.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.18.

Last modified: May 24, 2006