Consultation with experts; participants in conference
Sec. 1.1. (a) The person preparing the report under section 1 of
this chapter:
(1) may; or
(2) if directed by the court, shall;
confer with individuals who have expertise in professional areas
related to the child's needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment,
rehabilitation, or placement for a child in need of services.
(b) A conference held under this section may include
representatives of the following:
(1) The child's school.
(2) The probation department.
(3) The county office of family and children.
(4) A community mental health center located in the child's
county of residence.
(5) A community mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities center located in the child's county of residence.
(6) Other persons as the court may direct.
As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.15.
Last modified: May 24, 2006